It focused on rejuvenating the markets and underbanks area and creating a digital and visual arts centre.

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But it brought the topic of the visual back to the centre of the history of the visual arts, from where it had been strangely displaced.

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The Centre's visual unit was set up at the beginning of the Afghan summer and will allow journalists to be trained on the latest digital equipment.

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Designed by star architect Norman Foster and located on the northern shore of Victoria Harbor near the International Commerce Centre, it will include major performance venues, a flagship museum for contemporary visual art, a sizable park, rehearsal and studio areas, as well as dedicated spaces for recitals and shows when finally complete.

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