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Walls of freedom

street art of the Egyptian revolution
Author: Search for this author Hamdy, Basma (author); Stone (author)
Statement of Responsibility: Basma Hamdy ; Stone
Year: 2014
Publisher: Berlin, From Here to Fame Publ.
Media group: Buch
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Walls of Freedom is a powerful portrayal of the first three years of the Egyptian revolution that began on January 25, 2011.The story 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 on 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 includes a chronicle of the day-to-day volatile political situation as it rapidly unfolded. Walls of Freedom traces the revolutionary journey, from the early pinnacle of extraordinary hope and inspiration, to its decline into today'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 in the historical, socio-political, and cultural backgrounds that have shaped this art of the revolution.

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Author: Search for this author Hamdy, Basma (author); Stone (author)
Statement of Responsibility: Basma Hamdy ; Stone
Year: 2014
Publisher: Berlin, From Here to Fame Publ.
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Classification: Search for this systematic 700, 750, 751.73096216090512, 1271733846 MI 12086, LH 70410, 144117592X LO 91209
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ISBN: 978-3-937946-47-4
ISBN (2nd): 3-937946-47-0
Description: 1. ed., 268 S. : überw. Ill.
Tags: Ägypten, Arabischer Frühling, Geschichte 2011-2012, Kairo, Straßenkunst, Streetart
Participating parties: Search for this character Soueif, Ahdaf (writer of preface)
Language: Englisch
Parallel title: ÏGudrÅan al-ÖhurrÅiya
Media group: Buch