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Aneesa Shami Zizzo

Artist & Arts-Based Researcher
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January Update

January 30, 2026

Beginning the first series of 12 canvases, building our database and opening donations to the project.

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A Note from the Engineer

January 30, 2026
A Note from the Engineer

A brief outline of how we are using AI and human-machine interaction for this project.

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Detail of The National Geographic Magazine, November 1928

December Update

December 17, 2025

December update and wrapping 2025

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, November 1928, fiscal sponsorship, Kleefeld Contemporary Museum

About Materials & Fair Use

December 11, 2025

Our fair use statement.

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, Materials and Fair Use

November Update

December 03, 2025
November Update

Notes and the list of upcoming issues.

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, November 1928, Veils and Daggers, Linda Steet, Kleefeld Contemporary Museum, Long Beach, fundraising

Required Reading List

December 03, 2025
Required Reading List

A list of books I’m reading.

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Tags: Required Reading, The Scheherazade Project

April Update on The Scheherazade Project

April 29, 2025

April 2025 notes and current book list

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, April 2025 update, book list

Updates on The National Geographic Magazine, November, 1928

March 19, 2025

Update with notes and photos

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, in progress, November 1928

National Geographic, July 1972

February 26, 2025

National Geographic, July 1972, National Geographic magazine collage on unstretched canvas, 50in wide x 65in length x 1in depth. Part of The Scheherazade Project.

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Tags: National Geographic, The Scheherazade Project, completed

Why is it called The Scheherazade Project?

January 10, 2025

A candid snapshot of the reasons why I named it after the eponymous storyteller.

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Welcome + Introduction

January 09, 2025

Thrilled to announce the official launch of The Scheherazade Project!

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Tags: The Scheherazade Project, intro, Aneesa Shami Zizzo, National Geographic, abstract expressionism, collage, fiber art