Mira Shihadeh is an Egypt-based Palestinian artist whose practice engages art as a tool of both expression and activism. Working primarily with figurative imagery infused with social and political commentary, her work gained public visibility during the Arab Spring and the #MeToo movement, particularly through anti–sexual harassment murals and street art that activated public space.
Her murals, graffiti, and studio-based works address intersecting social, political, and class issues, frequently foregrounding women’s bodies as sites of resistance, visibility, and agency. Informed by her heritage, her practice explores identity, resilience, community, and collective struggle, bridging personal experience with broader social narratives.
Alongside her artistic career, Shihadeh spent two decades as a yoga instructor, an experience that shaped her understanding of anatomy, movement, and the relationship between body and mind. This embodied knowledge continues to inform her figurative work on both walls and canvas. Committed to socially engaged practice, she continues to explore art as a tool for connection, education, and advocacy.