052 Contemporary art of the Middle East

The British Museum Membercast by The British Museum

Apr 26, 202125:22Arts

This month Iszi speaks to Venetia Porter, curator of Reflections: contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa, about the fascinating stories found within this new display of works on paper. The British Museum Me...

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