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Sidd Joag
Sidd Joag is a visual artist, journalist and producer working on issues closely related to social inequality and human rights, and the managing editor at ArtsEverywhere.
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Graffiti and street art can be controversial, but can also be a medium for voices of social change, protest, or expressions of community desire. What, how, and where are examples of graffiti as a positive force in communities?
[roundtable_menu] [contributor]Pauline Bullen, Harare [excerpt]For many who want to surround themselves with art that makes them feel good, the work of the graffiti artist may be too bold or too