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‘I See You’Movement Against Corruption
The aim of this project is to unveil the potential of strategic art as a formidable tool in combating corruption.
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Murals to End Polio in Afghanistan
Studies on knowledge and attitudes concerning polio in Afghanistan have unveiled that while caregivers are generally aware of polio as a disease, they often underestimate its severity and the urgency it poses as a public health crisis.
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The Unseen Afghanistan
This artwork, “The Unseen Afghanistan”, shows the rich cultural heritage and the promising future of Afghanistan.
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Brushes of Resistance: The Artivism Movement of ArtLords

The book shares stories and acts of resistance against societal and political issues through the medium of art, highlighting the transformative power of the ArtLords’ work.

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I Stand With You Campaign by ArtLords

The Taliban’s oppressive regime has silenced the dreams and aspirations of Afghan women. We’re here to say, #IStandWithYou. Join us in a global movement to support Afghan refugee artists, particularly women.

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Healing Afghanistan Through Art with USIP

How ArtLords are Helping Afghans Across the Country Unite for Peace

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Heinrich Boell Stiftung's Interview Omaid Sharifi

“There is so much more the world should know about Afghanistan”
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AFP's Interview with Omaid Sharifi

Afghan art activist defiant as Taliban erase Kabul murals
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ArtLords through the lens of Omaid Sharifi & Kabir Mokamel

How ‘artivism’ can change society—in Afghanistan and beyond
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If you want to do anything towards change, especially if it’s constructive change to bring about music, theatre, galleries, paintings, all of that, then you face a lot of backlash, but also a lot of support. People treat you like a celebrity, but also as an infidel that should be killed.

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About Omaid Sharifi?

Omaid Sharifi is an artivist and President of ArtLords — a collective of self-styled artivists who create street art in Afghanistan and worldwide.  A former fellow at Harvard University, Omaid is a board member of CIVICUS, a worldwide alliance that focuses on strengthening citizen action and civil society. With a career spanning over 19 years, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in planning, designing, and implementing a wide range of projects not only in Afghanistan and South Asia but also in various other international locations. His commitment to the arts and civil society is evident through his extensive involvement and leadership.

Omaid Sharifi is an artivist and President of ArtLords — a collective of self-styled artivists who create street art in Afghanistan and worldwide.  A former fellow at Harvard University, Omaid is a board member of CIVICUS, a worldwide alliance that focuses on strengthening citizen action and civil society. With a career spanning over 19 years, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in planning, designing, and implementing a wide range of projects not only in Afghanistan and South Asia but also in various other international locations. 

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