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Polaroid of Eddie Veder. Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Dubai's Julian Castaldi putting the final touches to an exhibition of Polaroids
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<p>Polaroid of Noel Gallgher. Courtesy Julian Castaldi</p>
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Polaroid of Eddie Veder. Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Dubai's Julian Castaldi putting the final touches to an exhibition of Polaroids
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<p>Polaroid of Noel Gallgher. Courtesy Julian Castaldi</p>
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Courtesy Julian Castaldi
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Polaroid of Eddie Veder. Courtesy Julian Castaldi
Why Polaroid photography is making a comeback
Instant photography is cool again, says Dubai artist, Julian Castaldi
Kevin Hackett
10 May, 2018
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