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12/04/2012

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Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

Today's programme includes: Al Fan Midan, Shamini Flint, Japanese Artists

Picture shows Ramy Essam by Alaa Kamhawi

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18 minutes

Last on

Fri 13 Apr 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Al Fan Midan

    On the first Saturday of each month, artists of all kinds congregate in specific public spaces in Egypt to make and celebrate their art and engage with the public. We find out how and why.

    Duration: 06:31

  • Shamini Flint

    We talk to the creator of Inspector Singh - the Singaporean Sikh detective - who's embarking on another investigation; this time it's a vanished bride-to-be in Mumbai.

    Duration: 06:14

  • Japanese Artists

    We hear about a textile made from recycled banana skin ... As an exhibition in Wales focuses on Sustainabililty in Japanese Design

    Duration: 04:44

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Apr 2012 14:32GMT
  • Thu 12 Apr 2012 22:32GMT
  • Fri 13 Apr 2012 02:32GMT
  • Fri 13 Apr 2012 08:32GMT