Pedro Reyes: Destroying guns, creating art
Artist Pedro Reyes on why he鈥檚 making weapons of war into art.
Despite a rich tradition of art, music and food, Mexico is often depicted negatively in popular culture. Artist Pedro Reyes is using his work to challenge violent stereotypes of his country, creating intricate music boxes out of guns. Pedro Reyes tells our reporter Saskia Edwards why he鈥檚 making works of art from weapons of war.
American author Eve L Ewing explains why she鈥檚 brought the 1919 Chicago Riots to life through poetry and how those events resonate a 100 years on. She also shares what her poetry and Marvel Comic book series have in common.
We hear from Indian photographer Sohrab Hura who reflects the lives of the people of Kashmir in his photography. He speaks to reporter Cleo Roberts about how his photo collection Snow reveals what鈥檚 it鈥檚 like for those caught up in the ever-shifting politics between India and Pakistan.
Plus: Has a film, a book or a song ever changed the way you see the world? The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones tells us how a master of European cinema influences her creative process.
Presented by Chi Chi Izundu
(Photo: Pedro Reyes. Credit: Ago Projects)
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