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In the Studio: Anila Quayyum Agha

Anila Quayyum Agha is an artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in April 2025. Learn more about Agha’s work at anilaagha.com.

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