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Fabrication of polymeric microspheres for biomedical applications

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01641B, Review Article
Xuebing Li, Luohuizi Li, Dehui Wang, Jun Zhang, Kangfeng Yi, Yucai Su, Jing Luo, Xu Deng, Fei Deng
A systematic summary of fabrication technologies, a variety of structures and biomedical applications of polymeric microspheres.
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Ultra-high piezoelectric properties and ultra-high Curie temperature of Li/Ce-doped La2Ti2O7 ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02098C, Communication
Manjing Tang, Zhi Tan, Jie Xing, Hao Chen, Xinji Yang, Hongjiang Li, Wen Zhang, Jianguo Zhu
Li/Ce dual doping strategy induces local heterogeneity via ion size and charge differences, the modified La2Ti2O7 ceramics exhibit significantly enhanced piezoelectric performance, resistivity, and ultra-high TC.
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Exploring negative thermal expansion materials with bulk framework structures and their relevant scaling relationships through multi-step machine learning

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01509B, Communication
Yu Cai, Chunyan Wang, Huanli Yuan, Yuan Guo, Jun-Hyung Cho, Xianran Xing, Yu Jia
We uses the multi-step ML method to mine 1000 potential NTE materials from ICSD, MPD and COD databases, and the presented phase diagram can serve as a preliminary criterion for judging and designing new NTE materials.
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Improved photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells by adoption of an n-type zwitterionic cathode interlayer

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00253A, Communication
Young Wook Noh, Jung Min Ha, Jung Geon Son, Jongmin Han, Heunjeong Lee, Dae Woo Kim, Min Hun Jee, Woo Gyeong Shin, Shinuk Cho, Jin Young Kim, Myoung Hoon Song, Han Young Woo
Integration of NDI-ZI as a cathode interlayer in perovskite solar cells improves both device efficiency and stability, mitigating halide and Ag ion migration by chemically capturing ions via electrostatic Coulombic interactions.
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N-Type polymeric mixed conductors for all-in-one aqueous electrolyte gated photoelectrochemical transistors

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00267A, Communication
Open Access
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Latifah Almulla, Victor Druet, Christopher E. Petoukhoff, Wentao Shan, Nisreen Alshehri, Sophie Griggs, Yazhou Wang, Maryam Alsufyani, Wan Yue, Iain McCulloch, Frédéric Laquai, Sahika Inal
An n-type organic photoelectrochemical transistor produces large and reversible current changes in response to light-intensity variations in aqueous electrolytes. A long exciton lifetime of the n-type gate ensures a high photovoltage response.
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A mechanochemical process to capture and separate carbon dioxide from natural gas using boron nitride nanosheets

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00188E, Communication
Srikanth Mateti, Ying (Ian) Chen, Gautham Sathikumar, Qi Han, Shiva Prasad, Reza Ghandehari Ferdowsi, Amrito Battacharjee
A mechanochemical process to store and separate CO2 gas using boron nitride nanosheets.
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Better nanoscience through open, collaborative, and critical discussions

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01781H, Opinion
Open Access
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Nathanne Cristina Vilela Rost, Maha Said, Mustafa Gharib, Raphaël Lévy, Federico Boem
Material science publications are the outcome of research, but they can contain errors. We advocate for post publication peer review as a way to collectively improve self-correction of science.
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Triplet–triplet annihilation-based photon upconversion using nanoparticles and nanoclusters

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00117F, Review Article
Open Access
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Yoshiki Niihori, Taiga Kosaka, Yuichi Negishi
We introduce the triplet sensitizabilities of semiconductor nanoparticles and metal nanoclusters for triple–triplet annihilation-based photon upconversion. This review aims to explore the potential of new applications for inorganic nanomaterials.
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Heterointerface regulation of covalent organic framework-anchored graphene via a solvent-free strategy for high-performance supercapacitor and hybrid capacitive deionization electrodes

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00161C, Communication
Liming Xu, Yong Liu, Xiaoyang Xuan, Xingtao Xu, Yuquan Li, Ting Lu, Likun Pan
A 2D redox-active pyrazine-based COF was solvent-free anchored on graphene for heterointerface regulation, displaying exciting energy storage and desalination performances.
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Unlock flow-type reversible aqueous Zn–CO2 batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00219A, Communication
Muhammad Kashif Aslam, Herui Wang, Zhihao Nie, Sheng Chen, Qiang Li, Jingjing Duan
A flow-type reversible aqueous Zn–CO2 battery using a Pd/SnO2@C cathode catalyst has been assembled and demonstrates an ultra-high power density.
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Photo-induced synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles and chemiluminescent degradable materials via flow chemistry

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00106K, Communication
Joshua O. Holloway, Laura Delafresnaye, Emily M. Cameron, Jochen A. Kammerer, Christopher Barner-Kowollik
Polymeric nanospheres can be synthesised within minutes using photo-flow chemistry, without the need for initiators, additives, or surfactants. The particles can be selectively degraded on demand, emitting light in the process.
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Differential-targeting core-shell microneedle patch with coordinated and prolonged releases of mangiferin and MSC-derived exosomes for scarless skin regeneration

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01910A, Communication
Shang LYU, Qi Liu, Ho-Yin Yuen, Huizhi Xie, Yuhe Yang, Kelvin Yeung, Chak-Yin Tang, Shuqi Wang, Yaxiong Liu, Bin Li, Yong He, Xin Zhao
Microneedles for skin regeneration are conventionally restricted by uncontrollable multi-drug release, limited types of drugs, and poor wound adhesion. Here, a novel core-shell microneedle patch is developed for scarless skin...
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Polarization double-enhancement strategy to achieve super low energy consumption with ultra-high energy storage capacity in BCZT-based relaxor ferroelectrics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00322E, Communication
Zixiong Sun, Yuhan Bai, Hongmei Jing, Tian-Yi Hu, Kang Du, Qing Guo, Pan Gao, Ye Tian, Chunrui Ma, Ming Liu, Yongping Pu
Due to dielectric capacitors’ already-obtained fast charge-discharge speed, research has been focused on improving their Wrec. Increasing the polarization and enhancing the voltage endurance are efficient ways to reach higher...
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Engineering a polyvinyl butyral hydrogel as a thermochromic interlayer for energy-saving windows

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00158C, Communication
Zequn Lin, Zican Yang, Liang Gao
The subtle amphiphilic of PVB makes for a well-structured network. Its design enables fast, consistent and reversible phase transitions of LCST. Overall, smart windows incorporating the gel have excellent light control capabilities.
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Intelligent anti-impact elastomers by precisely tailoring the topology of modular polymer networks

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00002A, Communication
Jianfeng Cheng, Xianhua Yao, Zhipeng Zhang, Yizhong Tan, Nan Hu, Chunfeng Ma, Guangzhao Zhang
Utilizing the modular construction strategy, intelligent anti-impact elastomers with varying topology network structures have been prepared by tailoring the stereoscopic and linear building blocks as independent modules.
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High-Entropy Materials for Thermoelectric Applications: Towards Performance and Reliability

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02181E, Review Article
NOUREDINE OUELDNA, Noha Sabi, Hasna Aziam, Vera Trabadelo, Hicham Ben youcef
High-entropy materials (HEMs), including alloys, ceramics and other entropy-stabilized compounds, have attracted considerable attention in different application fields. This is due to their intrinsically unique concept and properties, such as...
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Strength-ductility materials by engineering coherent interface at incoherent precipitates

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00139G, Communication
Dongxin Mao, Yuming Xie, Xiangchen Meng, Xiaotian Ma, Zeyu Zhang, Xiuwen Sun, Long Wan, Korzhyk Volodymyr, Yongxian Huang
In the quest for excellent light-structural materials that can withstand mechanical extremes for advanced applications, design and control of microstructures beyond current material design strategy become paramount. Here, we design...
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Photochemical engineering unsaturated Pt islands on supported Pd nanocrystals for a robust pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1964-1974
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02041J, Communication
Yidan Liu, Nuttapon Yodsin, Ting Li, Haocheng Wu, Rongrong Jia, Liyi Shi, Zhuangchai Lai, Supawadee Namuangruk, Lei Huang
Novel core–shell Pd7@Ptx heterostructured nanocrystals with Pt-islands shell of unsaturated coordination edges could be directly photodeposited on a reduced graphene oxide support as a highly efficient HER electrocatalyst in a wide pH range.
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Engineering a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-confined Ru–MgO hetero-structured nanopair as a high-performance catalyst for ammonia borane hydrolysis

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,2032-2040
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01909H, Communication
Jialei Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Jiafu Li, Hao Gang, Donghai Mei, Dongming Yin, Ruiping Deng, Yifeng Zhu, Xingyun Li, Ning Wang, Sameh M. Osman, Yusuke Yamauchi
A sub-nano interfacial catalytic structure is orchestrated by tailor-designing a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-confined Ru–MgO hetero-structured nanopair as a high-performance catalyst for ammonia borane hydrolysis.
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Kirigami-enabled stretchable laser-induced graphene heaters for wearable thermotherapy

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,2010-2020
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01884A, Communication
Junyu Chen, Yichao Shi, Binbin Ying, Yajie Hu, Yan Gao, Sida Luo, Xinyu Liu
Stretchable later-induced graphene (LIG) heaters with kirigami structures are produced via laser engraving/cutting for wearable thermotherapy. Such a heater has a rapid electrothermal response and robust performance for on-body use.
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Injectable extracellular matrix-mimetic hydrogel based on electrospun Janus fibers

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1944-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01789C, Communication
Jinzhong Zhang, Xiaolong Zha, Gengxin Liu, Huipeng Zhao, Xiaoyun Liu, Liusheng Zha
To date, the reported injectable hydrogels have failed to mimic the fibrous architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM), limiting their biological effects on cell growth and phenotype.
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Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1899-1907
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01869E, Communication
Open Access
Xiaodan Yang, Yao Shan, Ying Hong, Zhuomin Zhang, Shiyuan Liu, Xiaodong Yan, Xuetian Gong, Guangzu Zhang, Zhengbao Yang
A unique technique of “ice and fire” is proposed, that is, manipulation of force via water freezing (ice) and high-temperature sintering (fire) to fabricate ideal porous ceramics.
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Bicolour, large area, inkjet-printed metal halide perovskite light emitting diodes

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1989-1996
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02025H, Communication
Open Access
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Vincent R. F. Schröder, Nicolas Fratzscher, Nicolas Zorn Morales, Daniel Steffen Rühl, Felix Hermerschmidt, Eva L. Unger, Emil J. W. List-Kratochvil
Using a sequential inkjet printing process, we realize bicoloured PeLEDs by selectively dissolving a bromide-based perovskite film with an iodide-based perovskite ink, resulting in red light-emitting features on a green light-emitting background.
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Skin-adhesive and self-healing diagnostic wound dressings for diabetic wound healing recording and electrophysiological signal monitoring

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1997-2009
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02064A, Communication
Zishuo Hou, Tengjiao Wang, Lei Wang, Junjie Wang, Yong Zhang, Qian Zhou, Zhengheng Zhang, Peng Li, Wei Huang
A diagnostic wound dressing was fabricated, which could record the diabetic wounds healing and monitor electrophysiological signals. The flexible substrate of dressings shows excellent tissue adhesive, self-healing, and antibacterial properties.
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Microcage flame retardants with complete recyclability and durability via reversible interfacial locking engineering

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1867-1876
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00116H, Communication
Furong Zeng, Lei He, Jianwen Ma, Danxuan Fang, Zhiwei Zeng, Tongyu Bai, Rong Ding, Bowen Liu, Haibo Zhao, Yuzhong Wang
A new facile and scalable interfacial locking engineering strategy is exploited to endow reversible microcages with infinite chemical recyclability to starting monomers, exceptional durability, high flame-retardant efficiency, and extensive applicability across diverse polymers.
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Adaptive nanotube networks enabling omnidirectionally deformable electro-driven liquid crystal elastomers towards artificial muscles

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1877-1888
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00107A, Communication
Jiao Wang, Hao Zhou, Yangyang Fan, Wenhao Hou, Tonghui Zhao, Zhiming Hu, Enzheng Shi, Jiu-an Lv
Hierarchically structured electro-driven liquid crystal elastomers towards artificial muscles.
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Correction: Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,2041-2042
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90030H, Correction
Open Access
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Xiaodan Yang, Yao Shan, Ying Hong, Zhuomin Zhang, Shiyuan Liu, Xiaodong Yan, Xuetian Gong, Guangzu Zhang, Zhengbao Yang
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A reflection on ‘The synthesis, structure and electronic properties of a lead-free hybrid inorganic–organic double perovskite (MA)2KBiCl6 (MA = methylammonium)’

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1832-1837
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90029D, Commentary
Anthony K. Cheetham, Paul D. Bristowe, Satoshi Tominaka, Fengxia Wei
Cheetham et al. reflect on one of their first Materials Horizons papers (Mater. Horiz., 2016, https://doi.org/10.1039/C6MH00053C) published in the journal and discuss how their work may have influenced the research field.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Zhengbao Yang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1830-1831
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90031F, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Decorin in the spatial control of collagen mineralization

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02216A, Communication
Yuming Bai, Peng Wu, Qiufang Zhang, Feng Lin, Ling Hu, Zhisheng Zhang, Wenxia Huang, Yin Xiao, Qiliang Zuo
Understanding the molecular mechanism by which the periodontal ligament (PDL) is maintained un-calcified between two mineralized tissues (cementum and bone), may facilitate the functional repair and regeneration of the periodontium...
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Why & How to Create Design Team Principles

As your design team grows, it’s important to establish a set of design principles. This keeps the team (+ org) aligned across all functions of design.

For us that includes product design, visual design & design engineering.

Here are our principles at OneSignal & how they came to be…

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Richard Hakluyt, a bibliography 1580-1588 : with essays on the suppression of the voyage to Cadiz in Hakluyt's 'Principal navigations' and Hakluyt and the East India Company / Anthony Payne

London : Published by the Boydell Press for the Hakluyt Society, 2024




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Advanced Python scripting for ArcGIS pro [electronic resource] / Paul A. Zandbergen

Redlands, California : Esri Press, 2024




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Maharajapuram Srinivasan’s masterly rendition

The singer’s rendition was reminiscent of his illustrious father and grandfather’s concerts.




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In memory of the original

Four women musicians from different banis recalled the magic of MS Subbulakshmi at Kaatrinile… Remembering MS, the first concert of The Hindu November Fest 2015




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‘I found my clarity in theatre’

Sanjna Kapoor, who was in town to mentor a theatre workshop for children, talks to PARSHATHY J. NATH about how theatre has changed her life




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Ripples in the Brahmaputra

As “Haanduk” proves once again that Assamese cinema is no longer a hidden corner in Indian cinescape, Parthajit Baruah listens to the fresh voices with new promises and possibilities.




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Not Just Art, an initiative by city-based Youth4Jobs brings hope to the artists with disabilities

A celebration of arts and abilities




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Watch | The last of Delhi's calligraphy brigade




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Watch | Kalaripayattu gains popularity online



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Will all of Belur’s famed Hoysala structures disappear before getting World Heritage site tag?

Encroachments and neglect have led to degeneration of this historic place, which has been recommended for World Heritage site tag




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Children’s books illustrators Canato Jimo and Pankaj Saikia are bringing the Northeast alive with their stories

Moving away from folktale retellings and mythology, the duo shows children navigating mundane everyday issues




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Capturing Kerala’s heritage structures in monochromatic sepia

Exhibition of Dinesh Shenoy’s paintings inaugurated at Mattancherry




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Madras Week | Pose at one of Chennai’s oldest photo studios, thriving since 1930 despite the age of selfies

From glass negatives to daguerreotype cameras, 92-year-old Sathyam Studios in Mylapore is a testament to Madras’ rich history with photography



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Mumbai | An artistic space in Khotachiwadi village has infused new life into the heritage neighbourhood

The initiative has kickstarted conversations around preservation and could serve as inspiration for other such locales in the country




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Seven galleries, seven days, one roof: Delhi Contemporary Art Week 2022

Galleries Blueprint 12, Exhibit 320, Gallery Espace, Latitude 28, Nature Morte, Shrine Empire and Vadehra Art Gallery are all set to galvanise the contemporary art scene in the Capital




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Madurai to Philadelphia: journey of the temple stones. Art historian Darielle Mason compiles findings in new book

Darielle Mason on her search for clues to the century-old ‘jigsaw puzzle’ that is the famed ‘mandapam’ installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art



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Bihar Museum’s ‘Women and Deities’ exhibition is drawing visitors with its wide-ranging display cutting across centuries and material

The display was launched as part of the museum’s Foundation Day celebrations in August




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Chennai gets a new community art centre. It is one of India’s affordable galleries

Chennai gets a new community art centre, set between printing, framing and canvas stores. Putting access at the forefront, it is also one of India’s affordable galleries




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Ukkadam Art District showcases Coimbatore’s wetlands in multi-coloured murals

Coimbatore’s Ukkadam Art District presents an immersive art experience as three artists reimagine the city’s rich biodiversity drawing attention to its wetlands, migratory birds and the impact of urbanisation



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