Episode 10: Is’Art on “Moving(,) Elephants & Mora Mora”
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In September 2014 Is’Art closed shop in Analakely, downtown Antananarivo, whichhad been its home since 2011 and where over 50 exhibitions have been hosted over just three and half years. Growing ambitionsrequired a larger venue. Such was found with some luck and the generous benefactionof Philippe and Delphine Andriantsitohaina who made available a now vacant...
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