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‘We painted our fear, hope and dreams’ − examining the art and artists of Guantánamo Bay

  • Written by Alexandra Moore, Professor of Human Rights in Literary and Cultural Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageSailing ships are a common feature of Moath al-Alwi's art.Moath al-Alwi, 2016, CC BY-SA

When Moath al-Alwi left Guantánamo Bay for resettlement in Oman, accompanying him on his journey was a cache of artwork he created during more than two decades of detention.

Al-Alwi was detainee number “028” – an indication that he was...

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