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⬤ CRITICAL 12 Sep 2026, 16:44 UTC

Artist captures destruction, pain and recovery in historic Ground Zero sketches

Artist John Coburn went to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, drawing the scenes of destruction, recovery, and everyday life there as a way to transmute pain into art. Coburn spoke with Nicole Sganga about his "Healing Hearts" collection, which he sent to families of victims, survivors and first responders.
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