Murals in Beirut are an essential component of the Lebanese capital’s urban art and protest culture. Their evolution is closely linked to the country’s political history. A prominent artist from the early 2000s is YAZAN HALWANI, who gained recognition for his large-format portraits of well-known Arab figures. During the protest movement that began on 17th October 2019, walls throughout downtown Beirut once again became canvases for political expression. These murals addressed issues such as corruption, social inequality, women’s rights, and the desire for political change. Several of them were made as part of the ART OF CHANGE initiative.
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