This street art, on the walls of the Faculty of Fine Arts, was painted some time in 2011. The figure of the mummy refers to Egypt, which is shouting, 'I'm free', which in turn, is painted in the colours of the Egyptian flag. It is interesting that…
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The cartoon depicts the daughter of ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Akhnaton. It pays tribute to those Egyptian women who cut their hair in Tahrir Square in protest against the 2012 constitution. Many Egyptians opposed the constitution, which they…
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Pharaonic women going to battle. This famous mural, painted on the walls of Mohamed Mahmoud Street, depicts the gendered dimensions of the Egyptian revolution, drawing on Pharonic imagery. It shows Egyptian women as strong, active and revolutionary.…
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Zeft's iconic Nefertiti and her gas mask, created as a tribute to the role of Egyptian women in the revolution. This image was often used in placards, especially at women's marches and women's events in 2012-2013.
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