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The Artist Project: Zarina Hashmi

Mar 25, 2015 3 MINUTES
"Once you are separated from language, it's a great loss."

Artist Zarina Hashmi reflects on Arabic calligraphy in this episode of The Artist Project—an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.

About the Artist
Zarina Hashmi (1937–2020) was an Indian-born artist who worked in a variety of mediums, including printmaking, papermaking, and sculpture.

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