graffiti
New urban canvas for Taiwan’s graffiti artists
Art news
October 11, 2015
New urban canvas for Taiwan’s graffiti artists
Once vilified by the authorities and threatened with jail, Taiwan's graffiti artists are now being encouraged to get out their…
Is revolutionary graffiti taking its last breath in Egypt?
Art news
September 25, 2015
Is revolutionary graffiti taking its last breath in Egypt?
Since the onset of the January 25 Revolution, Egypt's artistic landscape has undergone dramatic changes.
AUC destroys Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti wall
Egypt
September 18, 2015
AUC destroys Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti wall
The American University in Cairo (AUC) demolished part of its wall on Mohamed Mahmoud Street and Qasr al-Aini Street, which…
Graffiti artist calls on religions – and Parisians – to ‘Coexist’
Art news
February 20, 2015
Graffiti artist calls on religions – and Parisians – to ‘Coexist’
In the past week, the word “Coexist” has appeared on walls all over Paris. The graffiti messages are a show…
Graffiti, the strong voice of revolutionaries
Art news
January 22, 2015
Graffiti, the strong voice of revolutionaries
“It was such a long and continuous battle till we were able to free it, and here it is, the…
Graffiti exhibition at Darb 1718
Art news
October 20, 2014
Graffiti exhibition at Darb 1718
The ‘Love Culture’ project is holding an exhibition of works of graffiti titled ‘Without Barriers,’ depicting issues of love, marriage…
Khosous minors released after graffiti sparks violence
Egypt
April 10, 2013
Khosous minors released after graffiti sparks violence
The Qalyubiya Prosecution released on Wednesday two minors believed to have triggered fatal sectarian clashes in Khosous when they painted…
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
Art news
April 9, 2013
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
Amid the bleak backdrop of a revolution-riddled Egypt, a beacon of positivity shone on downtown Cairo Friday during the launch…
Brawl outside Brotherhood headquarters ends
Egypt
March 17, 2013
Brawl outside Brotherhood headquarters ends
Calm returned to the area outside the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Moqattam on Sunday, a day after…
Graffiti campaigns bring women and children into street art
Art news
February 18, 2013
Graffiti campaigns bring women and children into street art
It was a landmark day when prominent women’s rights activist Doria Shafiq bravely led a march of 1,500 women to…