In capturing the photographs for her book, Butler said Sudanese from warring clans and cultures were able to accept the need for photographs from all parts of the country, regardless of personal conflict. It was a matter of building trust and working with transparency, she said, adding that the Sudanese were pleased to have their culture portrayed with respect and without a strong focus on the violence in the country.

"We don't pretend that it (the violence) didn't happen," Butler said. "It happened, and this did, too. There's been more here (in Sudan) than that."

If you go ...

What: Sudan: The Land and the People Exhibit

Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South

When: Through April 30

Museum hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and by appointment

How much: No charge

Phone: 801-965-5100

Web: www.utahdiplomacy.org

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E-mail: nwarburton@desnews.com