THE CONVERSATION: Graffiti in Cyprus paints a rich and complex picture of this divided society

  • Billy Haworth

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All too often, graffiti is categorised as either art or vandalism, when in fact it’s so much more than that. When read with special attention, graffiti can offer deep insights into societies experiencing rapid social and political change – especially those marred by recent conflict.

Period10 Jul 2019

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  • TitleGraffiti in Cyprus paints a rich and complex picture of this divided society
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date10/07/19
    DescriptionAll too often, graffiti is categorised as either art or vandalism, when in fact it’s so much more than that. When read with special attention, graffiti can offer deep insights into societies experiencing rapid social and political change – especially those marred by recent conflict.

    The walls of a city give communities and individuals who may not have a formal platform space to share their feelings and opinions, and challenge dominant beliefs or ideals.

    As researchers interested in societies recovering from disaster or conflict, we recently took a trip to explore graffiti in Cyprus.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/graffiti-in-cyprus-paints-a-rich-and-complex-picture-of-this-divided-society-119437
    PersonsBilly Haworth
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  • Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute

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