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It maps various Cypriot initiatives—ranging from bi-communal theatre and visual arts collaborations to urban design projects—and compares them with experiences in South Africa, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland, and Brazil. The author argues that while art cannot resolve political conflicts alone, it creates essential 'contact zones' for relationship building. 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