Chicago graffiti muralist Damien Perdue is currently on a three-week programme in Malta during which he will paint two murals, one at the University's Cottonera Resource Centre and the otherat the Gozo College Secondary School.

His visit is supported by the US Embassy and ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley today visited the Cottonera Resource Centre to view the mural  he created.

She said: “This mural celebrates diversity and inclusion. I believe we all can benefit from open, tolerant and inclusive dialogue. We should reject violence or intimidation that’s aimed at silencing people’s voices.”

The ambassador applauded the Cottonera Resource Centre’s mission to promote higher education among youths. She said, “Societies are more likely to succeed when all our people -- regardless of colour, class, creed, sexual orientation, or gender – have equal opportunity to pursue a first-class education.”

Mr Perdue will also be visiting several Skola Sajf programmes to lead workshops on graffiti art.

The common theme underpinning all his artistic creations is a celebration of diversity and inclusive societies.

During his workshops, Mr. Perdue will teach basic mural skills and intersperse his presentations with mini-performances of hip-hop.