Last updated: 6 october, 2010 - 10:45 GMT
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Alexander Ponomarev
The Russian artist discusses his new exhibition Sea Stories and his endless fascination with these waters.
His 'Sea Stories' exhibition draws on Ponomarev’s background in nautical engineering and from his many sea voyages.
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Jeff Sheng
For the last two years, photographer Jeff Sheng has been taking pictures of gay US servicemen and women, making sure their faces were always hidden.
According to the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy currently in force in the US army, they risk being discharged if they come out openly about their sexuality. Despite President Obama's earlier pledges to end the ban, his administration recently rejected proposals to do so, arguing that any abrupt change would have an impact on military operations.
Anna McNamee talked to Jeff Sheng about the men and women he met, and asks him what he was hoping to achieve by taking pictures of them.
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Istanbul Special
The Strand visits the European Capital of Culture 2010 in this special programme examining the rich culture the city has to offer.
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