Urban & SWANA* Scholar

*South West Asia & North Africa

ABOUT ME:

Dina Yunis is an urban and SWANA scholar passionate about understanding the intersection of public space, visual arts, and conflict. As a PhD candidate at King’s College London, she conducts in-depth research on marginalised communities and the role of creative mediums in challenging societal power structures. With experience at MIT and the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs, Dina has a strong background in qualitative research, project management, and community engagement. Her current research focuses on the spatial politics and significance of graffiti during times of political uprisings and the everyday in post-war Beirut.

SPECIALITIES

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

VISUAL ARTS

URBAN

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SPATIAL POLITICS

SUB-CULTURAL

PRACTICES