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15. The Muslim vote, Rafah despair and graffitied cinemas

A Muslim & A Jew Go There

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Artwashing vs. Contextual Representation

The concept of artwashing is not just about portraying a terrible event but rather about presenting a biased, virtuous perspective. It is crucial to consider the context in which events are depicted to determine if it constitutes artwashing. For instance, showcasing a documentary about a tragic incident is not necessarily artwashing, as long as it is not used to justify certain actions. In contrast, artwashing occurs when a narrative is manipulated to present a false and positive image, as seen in the example of filming a distorted portrayal of Uyghur happiness amidst their actual suffering.

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