Benin: towards recognition of graffiti
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Graffiti on a wall - (Illustrative image) MaquisArt.com
By: Delphine Bousquet
3 min
“The heritage wall” is a 940m wall in the heart of Cotonou entirely covered in graffiti.
A record set by Benin, it is now the longest graffiti wall in Africa, the 3rd in the world, and it bears this name because it represents historical figures, cultural and religious traditions.
The production of the frescoes started in February as part of the Graff Effect festival.
This event, launched in 2013, aims to promote this street art.
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