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50 Of The Most Powerful Street Art Pieces Made In Support For Ukraine All Around The World
While civilian casualties rise as Putin continues his 12th day of military invasion in Ukraine, where men and women are fighting against the unprecedented aggression, street artists around the world are condemning Russia’s attack in their own way.
As artists, they have a voice to speak up and influence others, and a moral obligation to act against injustice. So they took their peaceful weapons to the streets and sprayed the walls with stunning, yet heartwrenching murals to support Ukraine.
The cities in Wales, Sweden, the US, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, France, Scotland, Lithuania, Indonesia, and many more countries have now turned into urban galleries that not only openly criticize and mock Putin, but send support to the people of Ukraine and give hope to the world in turmoil. Below are some of the most touching examples that, although silently, speak louder than bombs.
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I Stand With You Ukraine. Painted In Northcote Lane, Off City Road In Cardiff Today
That's... incredible. I've seen people do it on paper but on a wall is next level.
For My Ukrainian Friends
I've booked an apartment in Kyiv through Airbnb, received a reply from the owner that all funds will be transferred for the defense and humanitarian support of Ukrainian people, and I never felt better about a vacation I won't have!
Putin Pictured As Voldemort - Streetart From Poland
Bored Panda reached out to Seth Globepainter, a Paris-based street artist whose mural of a little girl crushing tanks under her feet went viral on social media along with the works of other street artists who are creating art to support Ukraine. "This small girl symbolizes the courage of the Ukrainians faced with the Russian invasion,” Seth told us. This mural is located in the Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood of Paris, the 13th arrondissement.
A New Mural Was Painted In Przechodnia Street, Pogorzelec Estate, Warsaw
Stand With Ukraine
Vitaliy Skakun, 26, young combat engineer. He sacrificed his life to blow up a bridge. He died on 24th of February in Putin's war on Ukraine. He died defending his country.
Polina was killed on Saturday, together with her parents on the streets of Kyiv. She was just a 4th grader.
Frankfurt-Based Artist Justus Becker Shows Solidarity With A 13-By-13-Meter Dove Of Peace
The bird, which has been emblazoned on a building facade in front of Frankfurt’s skyline since Monday, carries an olive branch in Ukraine's national colors.
A sign against the war and for Ukraine.
“I painted several occasions at a school in Donbas located in the heart of the conflict zone, where I witnessed incredible resilience from the children. They are the ones who inspired me to realize this work,” the artist explained.
Seth also said that although he does not usually express his views on current events, he knows “how important it is for the people living through this dramatic situation to know that we are thinking of them.” He added: “I painted this in Paris for the Ukrainian people, particularly for my friend Oleg who is still in Kyiv.”
The Mayor Of Vilnius Helped Create A Piece Of Art On The Same Street Opposite To The Russian Embassy, Which Says "Putin The Hague Is Waiting For You"
Pixel Street Art In Motala, Sweden
No Title Needed
I'd prefer to spell it as Pootler, as it also evokes him being a fart.
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Why censor the word? One would have mistaken it for f**k, something he has already done every day in the bunker.
We also spoke with WOSKerski, an interdisciplinary artist based in London. Recently, he painted a beautiful mural of a woman dressed in a chunky knit hat, colored in bold Ukrainian flag colors. “I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow,” WOSKerski wrote on his Instagram adding that “let’s hope this madness ends soon.” The mural can be found in the Shoreditch area, London.
Stop War
Gdańsk, Poland
Local Graffiti Artists From Iasi, Romania Are Depicting The Astonishing Ukrainian Resistance On A Wall
“So first of all I have no idea who the girl is and originally she wasn’t wearing Ukrainian flag colors. So I changed quite a few bits when working on the design,” WOSKerski told us. “I was drawn to the portrait as I feel that her face expresses a mixture of outrage, fear and solemn determination to fight and I believe we are all equally outraged and shocked by what’s happening,” he explained.
“We can all support brave people of Ukraine by offering them shelter and supporting them financially, but as an artist, I strongly felt that it’s my duty and moral obligation to reach a wider audience and show both my support of Ukraine and also to raise awareness,” WOSKerski concluded
New Oil Pastel Wall Inspired By Delacroix, Tribute To The Resistance Of Ukrainian
Stand With Ukraine
To Ukraine With Love
I Painted This In St. George Skate Park This Morning In Support Of Ukraine
NATO can’t do much without starting World War III. It’s not that simple.
Mother Of Georgia Stands With Ukraine
Hope This S*** Will End As Soon As Possible! All My Support To The Ukrainian People! Peace, Not Fricking War
"If We Don't End War, War Will End Us" Stop War
Stop The Frickin' War
New Piece To Show Support For Ukraine And Send Them Love And Prayers
Sunflower: The Symbol Of Solidarity For Ukraine
I Hope This Little Tribute Will Help Somehow
I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow. Let’s hope this madness ends soon.
Beautiful, not meaningless. Knowing you are on the right side of history is empowering.
Putlerbusters
Peace For Ukraine
May The People Of Ukraine & Truth Prevail
When The Power Of Love Overcomes The Love Of Power The World Will Know Peace. Jimi Hendrix
“It’s An Artist’s Duty To Reflect The Times In Which We Live” - Nina Simone
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do NOTHING!
War Is Hell. Always Has Been. Always Will Be
War is war and hell is hell, and war is worst then hell, in hell there should be only bad people, in war suffer everyone, even innocent life
Slava Ukraini Mural In Sydney, Australia
Power To The People
Save Ukraine
My Thoughts Are With All The People Of Ukraine Who Have To Suffer A Madman With No Sense Of Humanity
This wall is at 3000 meters and may be the highest of Europe- I absolutely had plans to celebrate this fact with a different design, but could not when children are crying and innocent people are dying.
Ukraine stay strong!
If I Could Share This 1,000,000 Times I Would
No To The War, Stop The War
The Motherland Monument. Stay Strong Ukraine
By Graffiti Artist John Viana In Lisbon, Portugal On Putin's War Against Ukraine
Brought tears. Incredibly powerful, her exhaustion, pain, bewilderment, forcefully sad
"Putin Go To Hell"
Be Strong Ukraine
We Stand With You
Stop War In Ukraine
Spring Time
No Means No
South London With A Message For Poots
Street Art With A Political Message: Solidarity With Ukraine
On the st. Galler Kreuzbleiche there is a wooden wall in front of the riding arena on which sprayers can legally let off steam. The graffiti on it currently has political content: it calls for solidarity with the people and for peace in Ukraine
Peace. Not War
I did this on the big board today (600×1200), featuring colours from the flags of Ukraine and Russia. And also 7 cats. Stanislava has 7 cats. I hope she sees it and knows I'm thinking of her.
Stop Wars. I’m Not A Political Specialist But The Current Situation Touched Me
When I Saw A Report By The Nytimes Showing Ordinary Civilians Lining Up To Defend Their Country, I Was Struck By The Sheer Courage And Determination Of The Ukrainian People
The last mural I painted was of Ireland’s great mythical hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill. Fionn’s warriorship was one of integrity, truth, courage and love. Fionn and the Fianna were fierce protectors of their tribe. This is what I saw in the faces of the Ukrainian people. This new mural depicts the face of one of these people; a young Ukrainian civilian-warrior named Zakhar Nechypor who has the power and protection of their sovereignty Goddess Berehynia emanating through him. This artwork is a declaration of our support for the Ukrainian people. It is an honoring of their exceptional courage, strength, humanity and power. We want them to know that the Irish people stand with them in solidarity and love.
Love That People Around The World Support Our Brothers & Sisters In Ukraine In Every Way They Can
We Stand With All Those Facing Illegal Occupation And Illegal Wars. If You Can Help, Please Do
I Can’t Be Speechless
Solidarity, Peace And Power
For the Graffiti Art Community, the innocent citizens of Ukraine and the russian people who are against this war. Mauerpark Session 2022
I Painted John Lennon Today For The Blue Yellow Jam
Peace Is The Only Shelter
No matter the outcome, the children of Ukraine will never be comforted. For that reason alone, Putin should burn for all eternity.
Enough Already
War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing. Moz Says Stop War
Maybe you want to try to tell slaves freed by the US Civil War that nothing good can ever come from war. Yes, there SHOULD be better solutions, but human nature being what it is....
First of all, I want to compliment all these skillful artists for their stunning work. Great job. It's also good seeing us all standing together for peace. However, I admit I don't like all that death wishes for Putin. He's a bastard, indeed, and I understand the sentiment, I really do. But I think we should be better than that mass-murderer that he is. I hope he gets replaced by someone who actually knows and wants democracy and the good for their people and neighbours.
I'm not a fan of death wishes. I also know that only death stopped many of history's madmen. I'm not suggesting anyone do to him what was done to Eichmann, but if he dropped dead of, say, an aneurysm? I would feel a little safer in the world.
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There are so many talented artists here! Sending love to Ukraine!!!!!!!
Every artist listed has displayed absolutely amazing pieces. As an American, I find myself questioning our leadership more and more these days. I honestly don't even think our votes actually count anymore..."I regard it as completely unimportant who in the party will vote and how, but it is extremely important who will COUNT the votes and how."... .Joseph Stalin knew even back then. I feel like we're always kept in the dark here in the U.S and not many people really make an effort to take the time to find out exactly what's happening around us and not just what they read on Facebook or hear on the news media stations...so we tend to come off as uncaring and ignorant. We have become so incredibly selfish that we can't usually see past our own miniscule, un-meaningful, petty personal problems to give attention to other countries and people who are LITERALLY suffering and dying. We post a hashtag on Twitter and Facebook in solidarity and support and that's the extent of our support. Sad.
I feel horrible for the children who have to suffer in Ukraine. I get so sad when I hear about it, but these art pieces brought a hopeful tear to my eye. #PrayForUkraine.
I know this will sound silly and nieve (spellchecker?) But is there anyway of getting these images to the ordinary everyday people of Russia? They are so brainwashed and so restricted in what they are allowed to know, if they were able to see the true reaction of the world to this absolute diabolical invasion then perhaps, just perhaps they can make things start to fall apart for putin and his little a**e lickers from within. I know ppl were leaving yelp reviews on Russian restaurants stating what was happening, could that not be modified for these artworks, which have hit so hard in people's hearts, to be posted? Yes, I am aware i sound like my head is in the clouds but I believe that pressure from within Russia will help end this and if Russian people are aware of the full picture then it wouldn't just be young people demonstrating and protesting in Russia, but all Russian people would say "not in my name" Jesus, it's 2022 we should be better as a species than this
What are you on about? It’s a Lithuanian website.
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First of all, I want to compliment all these skillful artists for their stunning work. Great job. It's also good seeing us all standing together for peace. However, I admit I don't like all that death wishes for Putin. He's a bastard, indeed, and I understand the sentiment, I really do. But I think we should be better than that mass-murderer that he is. I hope he gets replaced by someone who actually knows and wants democracy and the good for their people and neighbours.
I'm not a fan of death wishes. I also know that only death stopped many of history's madmen. I'm not suggesting anyone do to him what was done to Eichmann, but if he dropped dead of, say, an aneurysm? I would feel a little safer in the world.
Load More Replies... There are so many talented artists here! Sending love to Ukraine!!!!!!!
Every artist listed has displayed absolutely amazing pieces. As an American, I find myself questioning our leadership more and more these days. I honestly don't even think our votes actually count anymore..."I regard it as completely unimportant who in the party will vote and how, but it is extremely important who will COUNT the votes and how."... .Joseph Stalin knew even back then. I feel like we're always kept in the dark here in the U.S and not many people really make an effort to take the time to find out exactly what's happening around us and not just what they read on Facebook or hear on the news media stations...so we tend to come off as uncaring and ignorant. We have become so incredibly selfish that we can't usually see past our own miniscule, un-meaningful, petty personal problems to give attention to other countries and people who are LITERALLY suffering and dying. We post a hashtag on Twitter and Facebook in solidarity and support and that's the extent of our support. Sad.
I feel horrible for the children who have to suffer in Ukraine. I get so sad when I hear about it, but these art pieces brought a hopeful tear to my eye. #PrayForUkraine.
I know this will sound silly and nieve (spellchecker?) But is there anyway of getting these images to the ordinary everyday people of Russia? They are so brainwashed and so restricted in what they are allowed to know, if they were able to see the true reaction of the world to this absolute diabolical invasion then perhaps, just perhaps they can make things start to fall apart for putin and his little a**e lickers from within. I know ppl were leaving yelp reviews on Russian restaurants stating what was happening, could that not be modified for these artworks, which have hit so hard in people's hearts, to be posted? Yes, I am aware i sound like my head is in the clouds but I believe that pressure from within Russia will help end this and if Russian people are aware of the full picture then it wouldn't just be young people demonstrating and protesting in Russia, but all Russian people would say "not in my name" Jesus, it's 2022 we should be better as a species than this
What are you on about? It’s a Lithuanian website.
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