Walls of Freedom: Street Art of the Egyptian Revolution

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“Walls of Freedom” is a powerful portrayal of the primary three years of the Egyptian revolution that started on January 25, 2011.The tale is told through striking images of art that transformed Egypt’s walls into a visual testimony of bravery and resistance. Created in close collaboration with artists at the frontlines of the battle, the book documents how they converted the streets into a dynamic newspaper of the people, providing a much needed alternative to the propaganda-fueled media.

This comprehensive survey of iconic street art of the Egyptian revolution features a chronicle of the day by day volatile political situation as it abruptly unfolded. “Walls of Freedom” traces the revolutionary journey, from the early pinnacle of ordinary hope and inspiration, to its decline into these days’s violent Orwellian nightmare. Haunting images of key events captured by acclaimed photographers and activists set the stage for this political drama. Enriched with essays by artists and experts across many fields, Walls of Freedom contextualizes the graffiti within the historical, socio-political, and cultural backgrounds that have shaped this art of the revolution.

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