Tag Archives: Amr Gamal

The Wave Against Graffiti – We Ba3deen?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Graffiti is not meant to be permanent; but it is meant to produce a reaction, even if that reaction means removing it because it’s offensive, or an eyesore.  However, when you’re a Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo that teaches … Continue reading →

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This Is Not Graffiti -Opens at Townhouse Factory Space, Cairo

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

After two months of seriously hard work, the exhibition ‘This Is Not Graffiti’ opened last night at Townhouse Gallery’s Factory Space in Downtown Cairo. Bridging a common ground between the art institution and graffiti artists is an unnervingly risky business; … Continue reading →

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Pop Goes Graffiti – The Faces of Cairo Street Art

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Lately, the graffiti I’ve stumbled upon around Cairo seems to be predominantly faces of  pop icons, political figures and cartoon characters, mostly Western references but with several Egyptian icons as well. It’s an exciting and eclectic mix of Ghandi and … Continue reading →

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