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SLIEMA, MALTA - 28 AUGUST 2016: "The Mediterrean Door", a mural by French street artist MTO depicting a man leaning forward and trying get through a hole in the wall, is seen here in a parking lot in Sliema, Malta, on August 28th 2016.

The artist was inspired by migrants who strive to find a better life in Europe. MTO's mural ‘The Mediterranean Door’ was performed for the Sliema Arts Festival. The artist was invited to Malta by one of the island's own top street artists, James Micallef Grimaud, thanks to funds from the Sliema council.

While many cities across the world denounce the defacing of a public property, on the Mediterranean island of Malta it is encouraged.

According to Sandra Borg of Arts Council Malta, street art projects “engage with numerous communities and contribute directly to urban regeneration”. Funding from Arts Council Malta, allows schools to offer additional creative arts subjects and many choose street art; with ‘NO WAR’ creator, James Grimaud, teaching students sketching, stencil making and aerosol use.

While many cities across the world denounce the defacing of a public property, on the Mediterranean island of Malta it is encouraged.

According to Sandra Borg of Arts Council Malta, street art projects “engage with numerous communities and contribute directly to urban regeneration”. Funding from Arts Council Malta, allows schools to offer additional creative arts subjects and many choose street art; with ‘NO WAR’ creator, James Grimaud, teaching students sketching, stencil making and aerosol use.

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SLIEMA, MALTA - 28 AUGUST 2016: "The Mediterrean Door", a mural by French street artist MTO depicting a man leaning forward and trying get through a hole in the wall, is seen here in a parking lot in Sliema, Malta, on August 28th 2016.<br /> <br /> The artist was inspired by migrants who strive to find a better life in Europe. MTO's mural ‘The Mediterranean Door’ was performed for the Sliema Arts Festival. The artist was invited to Malta by one of the island's own top street artists, James Micallef Grimaud, thanks to funds from the Sliema council.<br /> <br /> While many cities across the world denounce the defacing of a public property, on the Mediterranean island of Malta it is encouraged.<br /> <br /> According to Sandra Borg of Arts Council Malta, street art projects “engage with numerous communities and contribute directly to urban regeneration”. Funding from Arts Council Malta, allows schools to offer additional creative arts subjects and many choose street art; with ‘NO WAR’ creator, James Grimaud, teaching students sketching, stencil making and aerosol use.<br /> <br /> While many cities across the world denounce the defacing of a public property, on the Mediterranean island of Malta it is encouraged.<br /> <br /> According to Sandra Borg of Arts Council Malta, street art projects “engage with numerous communities and contribute directly to urban regeneration”. Funding from Arts Council Malta, allows schools to offer additional creative arts subjects and many choose street art; with ‘NO WAR’ creator, James Grimaud, teaching students sketching, stencil making and aerosol use.