{
  "id": 10613490,
  "title": "Graffiti artists from six countries come together for GFN 2.0 in Johor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/graffiti-artists-from-six-countries-come-together-for-gfn-2-0-in-johor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/culture/127801/graffiti-artists-from-six-countries-come-together-for-gfn-2.0-in-johor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GRAFF For Nation 2.0 (GFN 2.0), organized by the National Art Gallery of Malaysia with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia's support, launched on September 26, 2026, at KotaJail in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. GFN returned for its second edition, with the theme \"Spatial Creative Zone,\" transforming unused spaces into dynamic community art spaces. The event featured 24 graffiti artists from six countries - Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Italy. GFN 2.0 provided a platform for artists to create, exchange ideas, and expand their networks in the graffiti art field. The main segment, Break the Wall: International Graffiti Art Festival, showcased live graffiti creation under the theme \"Greeting Malaysia.\" Visitors witnessed the creative process and diverse styles presented by each artist. GFN 2.0 also included JAIL Project, a supporting programme with KotaJail Market x NAG, featuring local designers, Jejak Seni Malaysia, NAGstore, and Young Art Entrepreneurs (YAE!). Graff For Kids offered art workshops for children and teenagers, introducing them to graffiti art and urban culture. The program also featured the 10th Anniversary Exhibition of the Malaysian Graffiti Artist Database (MAGAD). GFN 2.0 was organized in collaboration with various organizations, including KotaJail, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Johor, and MAGAD Malaysia, as part of Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026.",
  "summary": "GRAFF For Nation 2.0 (GFN 2.0), organised by the National Art Gallery of Malaysia with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), was officially launched on September 26, 2026, at KotaJail in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It ...",
  "key_points": [
    "GFN 2.0 launched in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on September 26, 2026",
    "24 graffiti artists from six countries participated",
    "Event featured Break the Wall festival and Graff For Kids workshops"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}