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Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

An Important Conversation with 8×8 ’21 Artist, Melissa Chimera

On August 17th, Dr. Katie Kamelamela talked with #shangrila_8x8_21 artist and conservationist, Melissa Chimera, about her work with the Pacific Fire Exchange. The conversation addressed ways to prevent wildfires in Hawaiʻi as well as the role art can play in translating scientific information for the masses.

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