On July 12th, in an effort to fight for global youth education, Malala Yousafzai will celebrate her 16th birthday at the United Nations where she will submit a petition for education equality to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. To mark this occasion, Galerie Swanström will exhibit the painting titled MISS MALALA by the female street artist, gilf! Please join us at the gallery in SoHo for a cocktail reception on Monday, July 12 from 6 to 8 pm. Malala, a student and education activist, became a victim of terrorism after she spoke out in favor of the education of girls. She is the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize in history - and recognized this year by TIME Magazine: The 100 Most Influential People in the World. gilf! A contemporary street artist living and working in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BFA in Fine Art. The painting, Miss Malala, will be exhibited, by appointment, through July. To support Malala and young people all over the world fighting for an education by signing the petition below from A World at School: Sign the Petition MISS MALALA by gilf! 2012, 40 x 20 inches, spray paint on black dibond, edition of three "Knowledge is the most dangerous weapon." Gallery Hours: Kindly telephone to arrange an appointment 136 Sullivan Street, 3rd Floor (West Houston and Prince Street) +1.347.326.3259 bethswanstrom
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:49:28 +0000
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