Synopsis
The ground-breaking building was the first American museum to be designed by a woman. Critics hailed it as one of the most important pieces of architecture in the last 50 years.
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- Episode: Zaha Hadid's Cincinnati Arts Center
- Channel: BBC World Service
- Broadcast year: 2022
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