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Art for Reconstruction: A creative and art‐based intervention for peacebuilding and reconciliation to reduce intergroup hostility and stigma after a protracted armed conflict

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  • María Elisa Pinto‐Garcia
  • Renata Serna‐Hosie
  • Andrés Casas
  • Nathalie Méndez

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This work explores the results of a creative and art‐based intervention to foster reconciliation in Colombia. The paper presents a novel methodology defined as ‘Art for Reconstruction’, piloted with victims of violence, veterans from armed forces and former members of illegal groups between 2018 and 2019 in Medellín, Colombia. The initiative encouraged trauma healing, reduced intergroup hostility, fostered cooperation and willingness to reconcile among previous enemies. Results show that creative and art‐based approaches, like Kintsugi, are promising to transform citizens' interactions at the micro level. This project presents how art and social engagement facilitate transitions from war to peace and reconciliation.

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  • María Elisa Pinto‐Garcia & Renata Serna‐Hosie & Andrés Casas & Nathalie Méndez, 2022. "Art for Reconstruction: A creative and art‐based intervention for peacebuilding and reconciliation to reduce intergroup hostility and stigma after a protracted armed conflict," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 34(8), pages 1527-1546, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:34:y:2022:i:8:p:1527-1546
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.3652
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