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10 Pieces Of Graffiti That Prove The Saudi Art Scene Is Hot

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Move over, Banksy. The Saudi street art movement is popping up across the Kingdom with eye-popping murals that splash colour all over many cities. Graffiti was once thought of as an urban eyesore, but these incredible street artists and their paint cans prove it’s an incredible form of art. The government is encouraging participation in the arts — whether it’s local municipalities commissioning works to organized exhibitions to boost tourism.

Here are 10 photos of the coolest Saudi graffiti:

10. By women, for women — this mural is meant to represent women’s empowerment

Diriyah

9. The Saudi national anthem… in calligraphy

Riyadh

8. Banksy vibes

Jeddah

 

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7. Beauty and the butterfly

Diriyah

 

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6. So much colour

Khobar

 

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5. We need more blocks like this

Khobar

4. Arabic calligraphy is always a good idea in Saudi graffiti

Riyadh

3. The beautiful people of Saudi

Khobar

2. Florals will make any place bloom

Riyadh

 

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1. Kickin’ it old school

Riyadh

 

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