Reflections on Ukrainian Resistance in Contemporary Mural Art

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.

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Contemporary Art
Published
2024-11-28
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https://doi.org/10.31500/2309-8813.20.2024.319130
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Digital Media and Visual Art
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Reflections on Ukrainian Resistance in Contemporary Mural Art

Hanna Bitaeva
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Reflections on Ukrainian Resistance in Contemporary Mural Art

Hanna Bitaeva
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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.

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