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About the Guest:

George Gittoes is an acclaimed Australian artist, photographer, filmmaker, and writer known for work centred on conflict zones. For more than four decades, he has documented the realities of war, and he is widely recognised as a leading Australian war artist. He co-founded the Yellow House artists’ collective in Sydney in 1969/70 and later helped establish the Yellow House in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in 2011. Gittoes has won the Blake Prize for Religious Art twice, the Wynne Prize, and the Sydney Peace Prize in 2015.

Key Takeaways:

• Atrocities are deeply rooted in crimes against humanity, involving extreme acts of cruelty and violence that demand global attention and action.
• George Gittoes' experiences in conflict zones highlight the power of art to restore dignity and foster peace in war-torn regions.
• The episode underscores the significance of understanding human dignity through a theological lens, emphasising creativity over destruction.
• The film "Nuremberg" explores the historic trial of Nazi war criminals and the psychological complexity behind such heinous acts.
• Discourse around global justice systems reveals both flaws and the essential need for mechanisms to address and prevent future atrocities.

Notable Quotes:

1. "It's only art that can save humanity." - George Gittoes
2. "When you dehumanise others, you're actually reducing yourself." - Megan Paul du Trois
3. "I always believe that the good angels are going to win." - George Gittoes
4. "The justification is, I assume the actions of the Israeli government make, make the killing of Jews anywhere justifiable." - Michael Jensen
5. "He's fascinated and attracted as well as repelled by the character who is charming and intelligent and yet deeply evil." - Michael Jensen

Resources:

• George Gittoes' Official Website