This episode was recorded at the Agora Open Air Museum in Izmir, Turkey, where Iana and Pedro talk about their process for creating photo shoots and discuss the rolls of copying and originality in learning and art creation.

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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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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