In 1988, amidst a nation characterized by turmoil and violence, Shamsia Hassani was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hassani is an associate professor of drawing and anatomy drawing at Kabul University, as well as an Afghani street artist and lecturer in fine arts. Hassani's early years were spent in Iran, where her parents had temporarily relocated from Kandahar, Afghanistan, amidst the conflict. From an early age, Hassani expressed interest in painting; however, she was not able to attend art schools because they were forbidden for Afghans living in Iran. She attended Kabul University to complete her arts degree after returning to Afghanistan in 2005. Hassani creates vivid and thought-provoking murals by fusing ancient motifs with modern techniques, a style that embodies the tenacity and energy of the Afghan people. She aims to dispel myths and preconceptions about Afghanistan via her work, bringing attention to the nation's rich cultural legacy and the difficulties its citizens confront. The "Dream of Graffiti," a sequence of murals featuring Afghan women dressed in traditional garb with their faces hidden by vibrant graffiti tags, is one of Hassani's most famous works. These powerful pictures honor the fortitude and resiliency of Afghan women, who persist in defying expectations and forging their own identities in the midst of hardship. This series of artworks questioned conventional conventions and examined concerns of both personal and national security. Shamsia Hassani has created graffiti and murals in many different nations across the world, such as the Graffiti for the Istanbul Comic Art Festival in Istanbul, Turkey, and the Mural Painting for Wide Open Walls in Sacramento, California (USA). Her inventive approach to creating work has changed perceptions of Afghanistan and its people. Moreover, Hassani has reinvigorated the hopes of female Afghan artists and inspired thousands of women worldwide. Through her art workshops, international exhibitions, and graffiti festival, she has inspired hundreds of Afghans to express their creativity.

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