Graffiti, Meet Arabic Calligraphy

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Graffiti, Meet Arabic Calligraphy

17 December 2012
Megan Bénéat-Donald
The Artist. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
The Artist. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Balance is a collaboration with French Graffiti Hest1: a reference to the 'good life', which is grounded in the balance of an individuals' character. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Balance is a collaboration with French Graffiti Hest1: a reference to the 'good life', which is grounded in the balance of an individuals' character. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Respect your elders. Disposable, fast-track cultures seldom give us time to reflect on the importance of generational ties and real human relationships. This piece is a reminder to remember our elders. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Respect your elders. Disposable, fast-track cultures seldom give us time to reflect on the importance of generational ties and real human relationships. This piece is a reminder to remember our elders. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
You May Win, But You Will Not Convince is a translation of the famous words immortalized by Miguel de Unamuno, referring to the inevitable conquering and occupation of land and resources, and the persistent resistance of the heart and mind of the occupied. Location: Frankfurt, Germany. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
You May Win, But You Will Not Convince is a translation of the famous words immortalized by Miguel de Unamuno, referring to the inevitable conquering and occupation of land and resources, and the persistent resistance of the heart and mind of the occupied. Location: Frankfurt, Germany. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Writing History is a mural painted in Tunisia's famous city of Kairouan. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Writing History is a mural painted in Tunisia's famous city of Kairouan. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
It Is Impossible Until It Is Done is a mural painted in Cape Town, South Africa - speaking to the power of hope. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
It Is Impossible Until It Is Done is a mural painted in Cape Town, South Africa - speaking to the power of hope. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Bled Art is a mural painted in one of Montreal's abandoned factories. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Bled Art is a mural painted in one of Montreal's abandoned factories. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Open Your Heart is a mural in response to xenophobia and racism. Location: Paris, France. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Open Your Heart is a mural in response to xenophobia and racism. Location: Paris, France. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Ismi Philistine is a stained glass-inspired creation. Palestine has come to represent war and struggle for justice. Along the way, outsiders have forgotten its' amazing culture, traditions and positive elements. This piece is in homage to those positive elements. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Ismi Philistine is a stained glass-inspired creation. Palestine has come to represent war and struggle for justice. Along the way, outsiders have forgotten its' amazing culture, traditions and positive elements. This piece is in homage to those positive elements. Location: Montreal, Canada. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Travelling Is The Balance Of The Manners stands as a reminder that travel is a fundamental part of education: opening the mind and softening the heart. Location: Melbourne, Australia. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Travelling Is The Balance Of The Manners stands as a reminder that travel is a fundamental part of education: opening the mind and softening the heart. Location: Melbourne, Australia. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Gabes Mural side 1. The the first side of the Jara Mosque minaret painted by eL Seed. Located in the southern industrial town of Gabes, this gargantuan project was completed during Ramadan 2012 on Tunisia's tallest minaret. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Gabes Mural side 1. The the first side of the Jara Mosque minaret painted by eL Seed. Located in the southern industrial town of Gabes, this gargantuan project was completed during Ramadan 2012 on Tunisia's tallest minaret. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Gabes Mural side 2. The second side of the Jara Mosque minaret paint by eL Seed. Located in the southern industrial town of Gabes, this gargantuan project was completed during Ramadan 2012 on Tunisia's tallest minaret. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
Gabes Mural side 2. The second side of the Jara Mosque minaret paint by eL Seed. Located in the southern industrial town of Gabes, this gargantuan project was completed during Ramadan 2012 on Tunisia's tallest minaret. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
The Sun Rose Behind The Centuries is a mural inspired by Tunisian poet Abu Al Qassim Acchabi. Location: Tunis, Tunisia. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
The Sun Rose Behind The Centuries is a mural inspired by Tunisian poet Abu Al Qassim Acchabi. Location: Tunis, Tunisia. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
History is a mural painted in Tunis in honour of the revolts and the trigger-memories that inspired the movement to topple corruption. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
History is a mural painted in Tunis in honour of the revolts and the trigger-memories that inspired the movement to topple corruption. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
eL Seed Solo Exhibit. A photo from eL Seed's current solo exhibit in Paris at Galerie Itinerrance. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.
eL Seed Solo Exhibit. A photo from eL Seed's current solo exhibit in Paris at Galerie Itinerrance. // Copyright © Megan Beneat-Donald. All Rights Reserved.

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