Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article examines the creation and development of murals dedicated to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, exploring their conceptual meanings and growing recognition worldwide. It identifies key thematic and visual aspects of murals created during and after 2022 in Ukraine and various international cities. The creative contributions of both Ukrainian and international street artists are highlighted, with an analysis of murals depicting the events of the war in Ukraine, their conceptual and visual messages, and their impact on the public. The article also structures the main components that have contributed to the significance of these murals, demonstrating how they have become a powerful medium for disseminating information about the war and the Ukrainian resistance to audiences across the world.
Source: Contemporary Art
Author: Hanna Bitaeva
Institution: Modern Art Research Institute
Language: English
Topic: Public Spaces through Art
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $60
OpenAlex ID: W4405885728