Ep. 31: air and light and time and space
In this episode Iana and Pedro talk places that are conducive to the creative process during their residency at the Yasmina's B&B in Cairo.
Artist Date is a weekly show by dancer Iana Komarnytska and photographer Pedro Bonatto where they talk about travel, creativity, inspiration and living an artist’s life.
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Learn more about Pedro's first photography book Ventre, created in support for Ukraine. https://www.pedrobonatto.com/ventre
Ventre is a belly dance photography book by photographer Pedro Bonatto, created in support for Ukraine. All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features 56 dancers from 15 countries, including 10 Ukrainian dancers, who have been photographed by Pedro throughout the past 10 years, and collaborated with him in this charity effort.
Learn other ways that you can help humanitarian efforts in Ukraine at https://www.ianadance.com/support-ukraine
Iana Komarnytska is an Ukrainian dancer and choreographer focusing on Middle Eastern and Central Asian dances.
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Pedro Bonatto is a Brazilian photographer and musician focusing on ethnic fashion, travel and world cultures.
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