When artists come together to show the world with their own eyes... I always say, "beauty is in the eyes of the beholders". These people have done so much for Syrian refugees, for the cause of refugees in general, to help understand what they are going through. Very relevant work.
Have a look at the Legacy of War Foundation's page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacyofwarfoundation/
A five-year photographic project exploring the long-term effects of conflict globally. Stories and images by Giles Duley.
Exhibition in London
LEGACY OF WAR
We wanted to create something so much more than an exhibition – and I think we succeeded. I’m proud to have been part of it.
Working with Legacy of War Foundation we created a place of conversation, collaboration and community.
Solidarity not sympathy.
Solidarity not sympathy.
Thank you to all who made this happen. Especially all the amazing volunteers!
Here’s Phoebe Arnstein’s short film for Port Magazine about the show.
Thanks to – Edson Williams, EW Agency, Ilford Imaging, The Old Truman Brewery, The Future Kept, Semaan Khawam, Alaa Arsheed, Sulaiman Addonia, Katharine Wallinger, Steve Finnerty, Sakbeh – Syrian Food, Barny Ferris and Shaz Madani
And one more a HUGE thank you to all the volunteers!
Video here and website here: http://legacyofwar.com/exhibition-in-london/
"I Can Only Tell You What My Eyes See":
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Photographs by Giles Duley
Art, paintings and supervision of the children's drawings: Semaan Khawam
Soundscape: Rob Del Naja
Live instrumentalists: Alla Arsheed, Lisa Hannigan
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