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For the Love of Graffiti: Cairo’s Walls Trace History of Colourful Revolution

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

This article was originally published in The National on August 18. I’ve republished it here to include some of my favourite images of graffiti over the past 20 months. A street artist once told me: “Graffiti is the one tangible … Continue reading →

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Conversation with Ganzeer: the Tank, Buddha and Mad Graffiti Week

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

If you Google search Cairo Street Art, Ganzeer’s name is your top result. Countless interviews and features on the artist follow. As arguably the most recognized name on Cairo’s art scene today, it’s no surprise that Ganzeer is the most … 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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Cairo Graffiti -For Whom Exactly?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

‘Stop taking photographs of this, go to a museum,’ he mutters as he walks past me. I’m standing in front of the American University in Cairo’s library wall, photographing a graffiti piece depicting video game characters Ryu and Mr. Bison, … Continue reading →

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