Sawangwongse Yawnghwe

Sawangwongse Yawnghwe

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Sawangwongse Yawnghwe is a prominent artist known for his poignant works that address themes of displacement and genocide, particularly concerning the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar. His installation at the Venice Biennale, featuring 2,500 clay figurines representing the mass exodus of the Rohingya people, serves as a powerful commentary on human rights and the urgency of remembrance in the face of tragedy.

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Sawangwongse Yawnghwe is an artist known for creating a long table covered with clay figurines representing the Rohingya mass exodus.

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