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A powerful new exhibition in London, “Sudan Retold,” is using art to illuminate the nation’s rich history and contemporary resilience. The immersive showcase features paintings, photography, and prose, offering a poignant counter-narrative to the current civil war. Works range from paintings inspired by vintage studio portraits to mixed-media pieces honoring Khartoum’s women’s associations. The curator emphasizes that this creative expression acts as a vital form of resistance against erasure and violence, ensuring Sudan’s stories remain visible. By capturing facets of Sudanese life often unseen globally, the exhibition serves as both a historical record and a catalyst for international awareness during a time of profound crisis.
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