Hong Kong becomes a canvas for protest art
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The Hong Kong protests may have quietened down over the past few days, but protesters have left behind an array of street art. From homemade pro-democracy banners, to the widespread use of umbrellas as symbols of solidarity, protest art is everywhere.
The Hong Kong protests may have quietened down over the past few days, but the protesters have left behind an array of street art. From homemade pro-democracy banners, to the widespread use of umbrellas as symbols of solidarity, protest art is everywhere. Here are some of our favourite examples:
Post-it wall of pro-democracy messages. Photo published on Twitter by @leungchau2.
Smiley faced stickers decorating a roadside barrier. Photo published on Instagram by @sophieinkk.
Umbrella art installation. Photo published on Instagram by @terenceterror007.
Umbrellas tied together into a colourful canvas. Photo published on Instagram by @dckf13.
Caption: “Took a late night stroll through the protests on my last night in Hong Kong. The Umbrella Man stands in the midst of it all.” Photo published on Instagram by @cakeposse.