Herakut

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Herakut
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A Herakut mural at the ARTotale in Lüneburg, Germany.
Born
Jasmin Siddiqui and Falk Lehman

Known for Graffiti
Street art
illustrated books
graphic novel
Social commentary

Herakut is a street artist duo who began painting in 2002. [1] [2] Jasmin Siddiqui is known as Hera, and her partner Falk Lehmann, is known as Akut, hence their portmanteau combined name. [3] [4]

Siddiqui is of German-Pakistani origin, from Frankfurt. [5] [6] She paired with Falk Lehmann in 2004. [7]

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References

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