America’s Response to International Terrorism As Seen by Edmund Clark

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America’s Response to International Terrorism As Seen by Edmund Clark

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- 22.12.2017.

“Ever since it has been declared in 2001, Bush’s brand of “War on Terror” has spread internationally as a favorite tool to cover up a number of atrocities and a growing abuse of human rights, from war crimes to unprecedented security measures and safety precautions. How can art contribute to our understanding of justice in a time of global conflict? For Edmund Clark, it is critical that art responds to these narratives, even if it’s only drawing attention to them. In his recent body of work, the photographer deals with the concept of accountability.”