Cairo’s Tiananmen Moment

Today, January 25 2011, is a fascinating moment in the modern history of Egypt.

No one knows how the day’s events will play out, for the moment though, the above video from a Cairo apartment balcony captures a Tiananmen Moment.

I extracted a still image and created the following vertical and horizontal diptychs.

Gadah in Arabic means Brave Man

Cairo Gadah & Tiananmen Tank Man Diptych - Cairo Egypt, January 25 2011

. . . “Gadah” doesn’t exactly mean “brave man”, but it’s close.

Cairo Gadah & Tiananmen Tank Man Diptych - Cairo Egypt, January 25 2011