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Chinese political artist Badiucao supports Hong Kong protesters with Hosier Lane 'Lennon Wall'
10 ImagesLennon Wall for Hong Kong features an original artwork by Badiucao depicting Chinese leader Xi Xingping and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam. People are invited to leave messages of solidarity on sticky notes over the mural.
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Chinese-Australian artist and political dissident Badiucao (pictured) has chosen Hosier Lane as the site for his latest work about the Hong Kong protests.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Lennon Wall for Hong Kong features an original artwork by Badiucao depicting Chinese leader Xi Xingping and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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People are invited to come along and leave messages of solidarity on sticky notes over the mural, in a similar way to the 'Lennon walls' protesters are making all over Hong Kong. Credit:Paul Jeffers
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"I see Melbourne as my second home-town, I really love this city and I want to contribute to it. I think Hosier Lane is a particularly good place, it is the pearl on the crown of Melbourne's street art scene, it is also a place where where I know tonnes of Chinese tourists will come every day," the artist says. Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The last few weeks of protests have seen 'Lennon walls' like this one appear all over train station walls and public spaces in Hong Kong. Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The international community has joined in the cause too, with similar murals appearing in Tokyo and Toronto.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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"Every photo on Instagram and social media will be the speaker for the Hong Kong people. Maybe, ultimately it will help them in the long term as well. That is why I am calling on every Melbourne citizen to join me," he says.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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"I think its also a very beautiful thing to collect a message in a physical space. For people to exchange ideas. The form itself is very beautiful with all of the colours." Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Lennon Wall for Hong Kong in Hosier Lane.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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'Lennon Wall' for Hong Kong in Hosier Lane.Credit:Badiucao
