Street art, sometimes negatively referred to as “vandalism”, gives cities a colorful twist. It communicates the artists’ look on the city.
Beirut is filled with street art. From poorly drawn graffitis to veritable masterpieces – every drawing has a story to tell.
Here are 10 of the best works of street art in Beirut:
“Connection”
@topstreetartThe mural is by Cuban artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada and located in Bachoura district.
“The Rhino and the Oxpecker”
@wherethereswallsThe mural is by Miami-based artist Ernesto Maranje and located in Spears street in Hamra.
“Boy of Ouzville”
@sef.01The mural is by Peruvian artist Sef and located in Ouzaï.
“War Peace”
@frizyThe mural is by local artist Jad Khoury and located in Tabaris Street – Ashrafieh.
“White Walls”
@dalianahasThe mural is by Chilean artist Inti Castro, and located in Hamra Street.
“Change What The Elders Couldn’t”
@saidfouadmahmoudThe mural is in Verdun and was executed by local artists Said Mahmoud and Karim Tamerji.
“Immeuble Noueiri”
@yazanhalwani
The mural is painted by local artist Yazan Halwani, located on Beirut’s Greenline. The drawing depicts a scene from the iconic movie “West Beirut”.
“Fairuz”
@ashekmanMural by Ashekman, located in Cola – Corniche El Mazraa.
“Double Trouble”
@hadybeydounMural in Rue Huvelin, executed by local artist Hady Beydoun.
“Facing the Future”
@tschelovek_graffitiembedded via
The mural is by Portuguese, Montreal based artist Kevin Ledo. It is located in Sin El Fil.
