Understanding the Art and Activism in Islamic Context

The artist shares her journey of creating art using Arabic script for an exhibition, her involvement in the Egyptian revolution, and her activism through art. She documents her resistance against military rule and violence by spraying messages in Cairo. The narrative highlights the power of art in social movements and concludes with a message of hope and resilience.

What was the condition set by the curator for the artist's participation in the exhibition?

• To use only black and white colors

• To create a sculpture

• To use Arabic script in her artwork

• To collaborate with another artist

What did the artist decide to explore in her artwork for the exhibition?

• The use of color in Islamic art

• The concept of 'yes' in different cultures

• A thousand different representations of 'no'

• The history of Islamic architecture

What event in 2011 significantly influenced the artist's work?

• A personal family event

• The Egyptian revolution

• A global art competition

• The opening of a new art gallery

What message did the artist spray on the streets of Cairo?

• No to foreign intervention

• No to military rule

• No to economic sanctions

• No to cultural appropriation

Which of the following was NOT a message shared by the artist in her protest art?

• No to economic reform

• No to blinding heroes

• No to burning books

• No to a new Pharaoh

What was the significance of the blue bra in the artist's protest art?

• It symbolized economic freedom

• It was a reminder of national shame

• It represented cultural diversity

• It was a tribute to a famous artist

What did the artists paint on the wall in Cairo?

• A life-size tank and a man on a bicycle

• A peaceful garden scene

• A portrait of a famous leader

• A map of the city

How did the authorities respond to the protest art on the wall?

• They moved it to a museum

• They painted over it with white paint

• They preserved it as a cultural heritage

• They added more art to it

What was the final message the artist shared from a field hospital in Tahrir?

• Revolution is inevitable

• Art is the voice of the people

• You can crush the flowers, but you can't delay spring

• Peace will prevail

What does the artist's work primarily focus on?

• Documenting historical events

• Celebrating traditional art forms

• Highlighting social and political issues

• Promoting tourism in Egypt