As Europe faces political, social, and economic transformations, cities increasingly serve as crucial arenas for public expression. This session aims to explore the role of political graffiti, stickers, and other forms of urban (visual) communication as both reflections of and reactions to these changes. From slogans and symbols scrawled on walls to stickers and street art, the urban landscapes have long provided a platform for people to assert their views, resist dominant narratives, and claim visibility in contested spaces. These expressions increasingly mirror the complexities of the wide array of political themes and discourses. By examining the intersections of art, politics, and the urban environment, we seek to understand how individuals and groups utilise symbolic public spaces to negotiate their place within a transforming Europe.

We invite contributors to explore political graffiti and street art in diverse urban contexts across Europe, including but not limited to cities with established traditions of these kinds of expressions, such as those in Austria. We welcome case studies, comparative analyses, and theoretical approaches that investigate the significance of these visual forms in expressing political opinion, shaping urban landscapes, and contributing to the symbolic power of public spaces.