ABSTRACT
. This chapter argues that : Egyptian graffiti embodies the three central tenets of the revolution, and it is improvisatory in both artistic form and political content. In reflecting the revolution's three central tenets—economic, political, and social justice—graffiti uses Egypt's urban walls to amplify, challenge, and reinscribe the revolution's demands. Economics turned to politics as Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) took over after Mubarak's departure in February 2011. While many protesters left Tahrir and other major protest spaces around the country, a substantial number remained. To the extent that graffiti as improvisatory peace activism reflected the 2011 revolution's calls for "social justice," it often did so in the context of an imperfect, contested, and shifting social space. Superheroes appeared on city walls as well, combining with activism that demanded change in society.
