Artist Shimon Attie uses urban, contemporary inspirations to tell refugee stories

Artists have often used different media to draw attention to global events. In his recent work, Shimon Attie focuses on the refugee crises. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how art can be a source of reflection for both those looking at the works — and those in the works themselves. This report is part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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