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Rebuilding lives after conflict

Case study: Angola

The art of peace

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‘There is a spirit here… which I hope to do justice to in the work that I produce.’ John Keane, war artist

Christian A

id/Paul H

ackett

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Bush‘I was so happy when the war finished because it meant we could leave the forest.’

Eduardo (12)

Painting by John K

eane

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Country Painting by John K

eane

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aintings by John Keane

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ainting by John Keane

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Angolan conflict (1961-2002)

MPLA: Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola

UNITA: National Union for the Total Independence of Angola

The groups that successfully fought for independence (1961-1974) splintered:

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Christian A

id/David R

ose

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‘We all know what a tree looks like. But we had to work out how to construct it. Then we started to work. As for the foliage, that was another discussion. We had to find light pieces. Then we found the part of the AK47 that sits above the barrel.’ Mathé (The Tree of Life artist)

Christian A

id/David R

ose

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‘Help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors.’

Rev Joseph Lowry, Benediction and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, 2009

Christian A

id/David R

ose

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ShantyP

ainting by John Keane

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ainting by John Keane

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‘If through our wisdom we could secure elementary human needs, there would be no need for

weapons of war.’

Mahatma Gandhi

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‘We can’t have a better future without forgiveness. But it doesn’t mean we forget; we tolerate. I’m hopeful for the future and have committed myself to peace education. I found my happiness working with people – telling part of my suffering to young people so they know suffering will one day come to an end.’

Luis Samacumbi