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Dr. Kamal al-Labwani
Imprisoned Prize - 2008
Language of the Eyes - A Syrian Archive
Artform: Painting
This Syrian doctor, painter and human right activist is currently serving a 15 year prison sentence. He was jailed after his paintings were deemed to "have incited foreign aggression against Syria that insulted The Syrian President". Prior to his arrest, Dr. al-Labwani was a general practitioner. He campaigned against fear, poverty and the lack of education and healthcare in his country.
Imprisoned Prize - 2008
Language of the Eyes - A Syrian Archive
Artform: Painting
This Syrian doctor, painter and human right activist is currently serving a 15 year prison sentence. He was jailed after his paintings were deemed to "have incited foreign aggression against Syria that insulted The Syrian President". Prior to his arrest, Dr. al-Labwani was a general practitioner. He campaigned against fear, poverty and the lack of education and healthcare in his country.
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