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“Our lives with all their miracles and wonders are merely a discontinuous string of incidents - until we create the narrative that gives them meaning”

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Arlene Goldbard

Arlene Goldbard is a respected writer whose work focuses on cultural policy and the arts. With a career spanning several decades, she has made significant contributions to the understanding and practice of cultural development. more

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