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War artist observes Syrian life amid chaos | |
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When British artist George Butler recently crossed the border from Turkey into Syria, he was greeted in the town of Azaz by abandoned tanks and piles of rubble from war-damaged buildings. | When British artist George Butler recently crossed the border from Turkey into Syria, he was greeted in the town of Azaz by abandoned tanks and piles of rubble from war-damaged buildings. |
But normal life was continuing amid the chaos, and George - under the protection of the Free Syrian Army - started to sketch and paint watercolours of the scenes he observed. | |
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All images subject to copyright. Music by KPM Music. | All images subject to copyright. Music by KPM Music. |
Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 4 September 2012. | Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 4 September 2012. |
Related: | Related: |
Syria conflict - BBC News | Syria conflict - BBC News |
George Butler | George Butler |
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. | The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. |
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