Within about 60 seconds of hearing about the wave of murderous attacks in Paris at the weekend, French artist Jean Jullien had sketched out what has become known as the Peace for Paris symbol - and within a few hours of its birth, the symbol has been adopted worldwide in a show of solidarity and goodwill. Enthusiastically taken up on Facebook users' profile images, posted on Instagram and Twitter, and being printed on flags, posters and T-shirts within hours of its creation, the symbol's viral status has brought sudden attention to the London-based graphic designer, even though his work was first...
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