Heidi Levine
War, Healing, and Resilience

Visitors to the memorial site of the Tribe of Nova trance music festival, where on Oct. 7,
Hamas militants killed 360 people and dragged another 40 into Gaza, according to Israeli authorities.

© Heidi Levine for The Washington Post

FROM OCTOBER 7 TO NOVEMBER 11

Heidi Levine
War, Healing, and Resilience

The photographs in Heidi Levine’s upcoming exhibit, “War, Healing, and Resilience”, offer a glimpse into the lives of those who have been touched by war, shining a light on their struggles and their triumphs. When the guns finally fall silent, the wounded, the bereft, and the devastated are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. They face physical and emotional wounds that may never fully heal, and they carry the weight of loss and trauma with them for the rest of their days. Through her images, Levine captures the raw emotion and human stories of individuals who have experienced the devastation of war firsthand. From the frontline action to the behind-the-scenes moments of healing and rebuilding, Levine’s photographs provide a unique perspective on the long-lasting impact of war and conflicts on individuals and communities. Her commitment to shedding light on the human cost of war is evident in each image, as she captures the strength and courage of those who continue to persevere in the face of adversity. In the aftermath of conflict, the road to healing is long and arduous. It is a journey marked by pain and suffering, but also by moments of grace and resilience. Over the course of her photojournalism career, Levine has covered the most critical moments in the Middle East including over 3 decades of weaving in and out of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, the revolutions in Egypt and Libya, the Israel-Lebanon war, the US invasion of Iraq and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more. Through her powerful images, Levine invites us to bear witness to this journey, to acknowledge the wounds that war inflicts, and to celebrate the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to be broken. “War, Healing, and Resilience” is a testament to the human capacity for survival and renewal, a tribute to the strength that emerges from the depths of suffering.

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Outside in Bayeux
The layout of the exhibition can be found in details at the Tourist Office and at prixbayeux.org

This exhibition was created in association with :