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The Refugee Flag
The refugee Flag, is an identity piece commissioned by a collective of creatives, as an homage to the first Refugee Olympic Team, in commemoration of their participation in the Rio Olympics 2016. The black and orange visual, designed by Syrian refugee artist Yara Said, draws inspiration from the life-vests that were washed on the shores of Lesvos, after the crossing undertaken by asylum seekers, in search of a new life.

The flag which was a part of a creative identity project, called The Refugee Nation was created with an anthem by Syrian Composer, Mouataz Arian, also a war-stricken refugee who had to leave Damascus to find a life.

The original design, was acquired by The Victoria & Albert museum in London, and is now part of its permanent collection. The flag was featured at the MoMa in New York and will soon be part of a La Biennale de Venezia.

The refugee nation through the symbolism of the flag was distinguished by award shows and publications. Dezeen named it as 2016’s most headline making design.