The revolution will be painted: Cairo street art

A blossoming of street art on the streets of Cairo celebrates the first phase of the Egyptian revolution. But as corporations and the military regime attempt to co-opt and undermine it, graffiti is also reflecting efforts to continue the revolution. 

     This mural recently appeared in Cairo a few blocks away from Tahrir Square. On a wall scarred by street fights--punctured with bullet holes and charred by molatov cocktails--a piano has emerged. This is reminiscent of a slogan that appeared on the walls of Paris during the uprising in May '68--"Sous les pavés, la plage." (Under the paving stones, the beach.)--and speaks to the spirit of collective optimism of the Egyptian revolution, which toppled a tyrant and is creatively reclaiming the streets. 

     There is also more direct celebrations, like this one in Tahrir Square: "Enjoy the revolution". On the left hand side in faint letters is another message, "long live freedom". This graffiti is not only a celebration but an act of ongoing resistance. As street artist Ganzeer explained , "Creating graffiti involves taking ownership of the streets, just like we did during the uprising. And so of course it's political, and illegal." The wall has also become a place to mobilize for further protests continuing the demands of revolution: it includes posters mobilizing for May Day demonstration for workers rights, and rallies in solidarity with Palestine.

     The revolution is not simply about a ballot box--as Egyptian activists recently explained in a video --but is about justice, dignity, fair wages, accessible healthcare, and other socioeconomic issues. This is obvious from the new walls of Cairo, where one of the most popular signs on the street art is not the ballot box but the fist--a sign of united struggle against injustice. The fist appears on many walls of Cairo--from a stencil showing a red fist (including a cross and a crescent on the fingers) smashing a tank, to a poster for May Day protests--reflecting the strength of the revolution, from the unity built betweem Muslims and Christians, to the emergence of strikes that finally drove Mubarak from power and that are continuing to push the revolution forward.

Grace Your Walls With Princess Tiana Wall Stickers in the Bedroom

Deciding on decorating your little kid’s bedroom with their favorite cartoon character? Well your little girl will definitely love the new Princess Tiana Wall Stickers. With just a little imagination you can create a complete princess themed bedroom complete with royal drapes and trappings. Kids, especially little girls adore Princess Tiana and the frog. This is one of the latest princesses created by Disney.

Walls can be painted with pale purple, green and lavender colors. Older girls would prefer more bolder or vibrant colors and these too can be easily substituted. If you are on a tight budget, then you can get these wall stickers at affordable rates. If you are looking for creative tips and advice on how to take full advantage of these wall stickers then you can refer the blogs and articles on websites.

The greatest advantage of using such wall decals is that they are ready to stick on and peel off whenever necessary. You do not have to worry about the paint peeling off or the walls becoming messy with stickers and tape. These wall stickers are made from vinyl keeping in mind the beauty of the rooms in which they will be placed.

If the wall in your kid’s bedroom is larger, then these wall murals can be pre designed in beautiful scenes and castles. You can even add Prince Naveen to the dcor. Some of these wall graphics also come with additional stickers like butterfly wings, the whole Princess and the frog theme and other accessories. Your daughter will adore her new bedroom theme and will never feel lonely or scared.

Other Disney princesses can also be added to the bedroom if your little girl is sharing her bedroom with her siblings. There are many online stores that offer such wall decals that have Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and other beautiful princess to their list. Along with Princess Tiana wall stickers, you can even re arrange the beds and pillow cases with Princess Tiana bed covers and pillow cases. Mats or rugs can also be placed on the floors.

It all takes a little effort from your part to make your daughter’s dream to become a reality. If you run out of ideas, you can use the internet to your advantage. There are many people who have used such wall stickers for their bedrooms and are willing to share their idea and opinions with others.

Finally finish your ‘princesses’ room by adding a lot of finishing touches to it. Add fairies, friends of Princess Tiana, magical wands or any items associated with the theme. All these things can be found in a variety of beautiful colors in any online or nearby boutiques. Depending on your budget you can choose the theme appropriate for your home.

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