Peace Train
..."Sadako Sasaki strides ahead, courage on display,
Amidst the chaos, seeking hope and peace"....
"A plea for peace echoes the world over.
Remember All the Children."
"Sophie Shapiro's painting "Peace Train" is a poignant and evocative piece that intertwines visual artistry with a profound message of peace and remembrance. The image features Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who became a symbol of the innocent victims of war after succumbing to leukaemia caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the painting, Sadako strides ahead, embodying courage amidst chaos, seeking hope and peace. Accompanying the image is a heartfelt plea: "A plea for peace echoes the world over. Remember All the Children."
Shapiro's work is deeply rooted in themes of peace, empathy, and the protection of children from the ravages of conflict. Her "For the Children" series, which includes "Peace Train," serves as a visual protest against war and a call to action for humanity to safeguard the innocence and future of children worldwide. Through her art, Shapiro invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of violence and the universal desire for a harmonious world.
"Peace Train" stands as a testament to the power of art in conveying messages that transcend language and culture, urging a collective movement towards compassion and peace."
Review by J.V.
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South Africa's case in The Hague argues that Israel violated the 1948 genocide convention, established in the aftermath of the Holocaust, which mandates that all countries prevent the recurrence of such crimes. It filed an 84-page document with the court detailing acts it says amount to genocide in Gaza.
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Peace Train
..."Sadako Sasaki strides ahead, courage on display,
Amidst the chaos, seeking hope and peace"....
"A plea for peace echoes the world over.
Remember All the Children."
"Sophie Shapiro's painting "Peace Train" is a poignant and evocative piece that intertwines visual artistry with a profound message of peace and remembrance. The image features Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who became a symbol of the innocent victims of war after succumbing to leukaemia caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the painting, Sadako strides ahead, embodying courage amidst chaos, seeking hope and peace. Accompanying the image is a heartfelt plea: "A plea for peace echoes the world over. Remember All the Children."
Shapiro's work is deeply rooted in themes of peace, empathy, and the protection of children from the ravages of conflict. Her "For the Children" series, which includes "Peace Train," serves as a visual protest against war and a call to action for humanity to safeguard the innocence and future of children worldwide. Through her art, Shapiro invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of violence and the universal desire for a harmonious world.
"Peace Train" stands as a testament to the power of art in conveying messages that transcend language and culture, urging a collective movement towards compassion and peace."
Review by J.V.
.
South Africa's case in The Hague argues that Israel violated the 1948 genocide convention, established in the aftermath of the Holocaust, which mandates that all countries prevent the recurrence of such crimes. It filed an 84-page document with the court detailing acts it says amount to genocide in Gaza.
Day 1
Day 2
Reactions to World Court ruling on Israel's war in Gaza - Friday 26 January 2024
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
.