Graffiti Art: A Youthful Artistic
Space in Muscat Nights 2026

Muscat, 19 Jan 2026 (ONA) — Under
the enchanting lights of Muscat Nights, colors blended to adorn walls with
artistic murals brimming with youthful creativity, giving graffiti art a
notable presence in the social sphere.

This art form, which began as a
means of individual expression, has evolved to carry a contemporary visual
language reflecting the views of youth and opening a space for dialogue between
the artist and society. Providing graffiti artists the opportunity to participate
in Muscat Nights was one of the main objectives for spreading artistic and
cultural awareness, driven by a genuine desire to express identity and
belonging, and to build dreams in a creative style that transcends traditional
boundaries.

Graffiti art is characterized by
its rapid interaction between place and event and its ability to reach the
audience directly without barriers. Therefore, it is considered one of the art
forms closest to youth. Its participation in these open national celebrations supports
the hosting of contemporary arts, adds artistic beauty to public spaces, and
enhances visual taste.

Hood Ismail Al Balushi, a
graffiti artist, defined this art, saying: “It is free art that exists
outside the formal framework. Through it, you can express yourself without
restrictions and assert your identity in society. It is also a plastic art used
for self-expression.”

Regarding his participation in
Muscat Nights, Al Balushi explains his choice of ideas presented through
graffiti art to suit the current context: “Take my participation as a
graffiti artist in Muscat Nights as an example. The idea forms around the
occasion and what the public event offers, so it becomes expressive of it, or
it expresses Omani meanings such as heritage and what we, as Omanis, take pride
in.”

He added that a graffiti artist
can use this art to express issues clearly and openly, or in the form of hidden
artistic messages through which they express their own or their community’s
opinion, indicating that he considers graffiti art a voice for the voiceless.

For his part, Mu’adh Suhail Al
Magaizawi, a graffiti artist, said: “My participation in Muscat Nights is
a valuable opportunity to redefine this art within Omani society, to shape an
expressive image of it in the cultural and artistic sphere, and to actively
affirm the ability and creativity of Omani youth.”

He added that this experience
differs in terms of the number of participating artists, the organization of
the space, the size of the murals, and the significant interaction from
visitors and the audience, although it sometimes causes a break in the flow of
one’s ideas while painting, especially due to children. “However, every
experience is beautiful in itself and contributes to generating new creative
ideas due to the diversity and difference in spaces,” he said.

Yousef Hilal Al Ghamlasi, a
graffiti artist, affirmed that Muscat Nights contributed to highlighting
existing and investable Omani talents and gave them a space to appear before
the public, helping to transform these artistic energies into a clear creative
value within the event.

He said that integrating graffiti
art with cultural activities in Muscat Nights helped introduce the local
audience and visitors from various countries to the existence of Omani artists
with strong talent and showcased Omani identity in a contemporary style, making
visual art a tourist attraction across broader spaces than traditional
paintings.

He added that collective work
contributed to completing the artistic concept, elevating the aesthetic
strength of the works, and enhancing the spirit of cooperation among artists,
making the experience more cohesive and visually rich.

— Ends/AH