Rabat, Morocco – (African Boulevard News) – Street artists from all over the world came together to brighten up the streets of Rabat with their spectacular murals. The 10-day-long Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival, which started on the 1st of June, saw artists paint giant murals on the facades of multi-story buildings, walls of alleyways, and underpasses in the Moroccan capital city.
The festival, which was organized by the Moroccan Ministry of Culture, aimed to promote art and culture by turning the city into an open-air museum and bringing art to the people. The theme for this year’s festival was “Colors of our country,” which inspired both local and international artists to showcase their artwork in vivid and bright colors.
Over 30 artists from Morocco, Spain, France, Italy, and Palestine participated, including popular street artists such as Zepha, Kalamour, and Benazuz. These artists used a variety of techniques such as stencil art, graffiti, and 3D art to bring their murals to life.
The festival’s murals varied in themes from social and political messages to cultural and historical references. Some murals depicted Moroccan landscapes and traditions, while others highlighted social issues such as climate change and human rights.
One of the festival’s standout murals was created by Moroccan artist, Sinae, who painted a portrait of the late Moroccan singer, Nass El Ghiwane, on a building in the heart of the old city. Speaking to African Boulevard News, Sinae revealed that the mural was a tribute to the artist’s contribution to Moroccan music and culture, adding “The mural brings Nass El Ghiwane back to life in the city that loved him so much.”
The Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival has become an annual event, attracting thousands of tourists and art enthusiasts from all over the world. The festival has not only transformed the city into a vibrant and colorful space but has also provided a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talent and creativity.
This year’s festival has been a resounding success, with the murals becoming a new attraction to the city of Rabat. The festival has created a buzz on social media, with the hashtag #JidarRabatStreetArtFestival trending on Twitter and Instagram.
The Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival has brought art and culture to the streets of Rabat, showcasing the talent of local and international street artists. It has also transformed the city into an open-air gallery, bringing joy and color to the lives of the locals and visitors alike.
