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Street Art for Ukraine (14 Photos)

February 24, 2025
By Vidar

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine street artists worldwide have wielded their brushes and spray paints, creating a powerful collection of anti-war murals and protest art.

These artists visually express their resistance to the war in Ukraine and advocate for fundamental human rights and values.

We’ve curated a collection of street art by artists who dedicate their creative talents to supporting peace in Ukraine. These striking pieces serve as reminders of the human cost of war while displaying solidarity against the conflict in Ukraine, often alongside fundraising efforts.

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Mural by Sasha Korban in Kyiv, created during April 2022 amidst the battles for the liberation of Bucha and Irpin. The artwork depicts two gloved hands repairing a tear in the Ukrainian flag, symbolizing resilience and the nation's effort to heal amidst war. The vibrant blue and yellow of the flag contrast with the exposed brick wall, reflecting the scars of conflict. Korban's signature style, blending photorealism and Pop Art, highlights the theme of peace and recovery. The mural stands as a testament to Ukraine's enduring strength and the hope for a brighter future.

Sasha Korban

Sasha Korban‘s mural in Kyiv emerged in April 2022, as battles for the liberation of Bucha and Irpin unfolded nearby. His work, characterized by a fusion of photorealism and Pop Art, has evolved to reflect violent power struggles. Korban’s large-scale murals promote peace throughout Ukraine, including a 2018 piece titled Milana in Mariupol, a city facing a devastating humanitarian crisis.

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Street art mural by German artist Justus Becker, located on the exterior of a downtown Frankfurt building. The artwork features a giant white dove of peace in mid-flight, holding an olive branch painted in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. The black background of the wall makes the dove stand out prominently, while the urban skyline of Frankfurt with modern buildings and warm evening lights adds context. Created over three days, the mural symbolizes hope, solidarity, and support for Ukraine during times of conflict.

Justus Becker

German artist Justus Becker painted a giant dove of peace for Ukraine on the exterior of a downtown Frankfurt building. The dove holds an olive branch in Ukraine’s national colors, symbolizing hope and solidarity. Becker spent three days creating this powerful street art piece.

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Street art by French artist Christian Guemy, known as C215, painted on the side of a destroyed and rusted military tank in Ukraine. The artwork features a small bird in vibrant blue and yellow hues, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, symbolizing hope, resilience, and the triumph of innocence over destruction. The tank's decayed and war-torn condition contrasts starkly with the peaceful and delicate image of the bird. This piece highlights the artist's commitment to creating poignant art in the midst of conflict, bringing messages of solidarity and peace to war-affected areas.

Christian Guemy

French street artist Christian Guemy, also known as C215, flew to Ukraine to paint serene and innocent images on Kyiv’s walls as the war broke out. Following the Russian invasion, the former Banksy collaborator created a massive mural of a girl in Ukrainian flag colors on a Paris apartment building.

Despite the risks, C215 felt compelled to travel to Ukraine to help in any way he could. He has since painted several murals across Kyiv, including a poignant image of a girl wearing a flower headband near a heavily damaged metro station. More: 17 pics – Art in War – Photo Story By Street Artist C215 in Ukraine 2022

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Mural by Paris-based street artist Julien Malland, known as Seth Globepainter, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. The artwork features a young girl in a purple dress with blue hair, wearing a floral headband, holding and waving a large Ukrainian flag in vibrant blue and yellow. She stands on small toy tanks transformed into roller skates, symbolizing resilience and the transformation of war into a message of hope. The bright sunlight in the background adds a sense of optimism, while the Rue Buot street sign provides the location. This piece blends themes of childhood innocence with the harsh realities of conflict, conveying a message of hope for a peaceful future.

Seth Globepainter

Paris-based muralist Julien Malland, known as Seth Globepainter, creates art that captures local communities’ cultural and socioeconomic nuances. Malland’s work in Paris’s 13th arrondissement blends his recurring theme of childhood play with symbols of war, expressing hope for a better future.

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Mural by Los Angeles street artist HIJACK, featuring a poignant depiction of a child reaching up to paint a peace symbol on a wall. The peace symbol is rendered in blue against a backdrop of bright yellow, representing the Ukrainian flag, and is riddled with bullet holes, symbolizing the violence and destruction of war. The child, dressed in black and white, holds a teddy bear, emphasizing innocence amidst conflict. Yellow paint drips down the wall, reinforcing the raw, emotional tone of the piece. This artwork advocates for peace and highlights the plight of children affected by the war in Ukraine.

HIJACK

Los Angeles street artist HIJACK opposes Putin’s war on Ukraine, giving a voice to children suffering in the war-torn country or fleeing brutal bombings. His feline silhouette piece titled War Child appeared on a building wall in Fairfax, Los Angeles. Like many fellow street artists, HIJACK has released prints of his work to support Ukrainian families and children during this crisis. More by HIJACK: Street Art by HIJACK – A Collection (42 photos)

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A powerful banner displayed on the facade of the Museum of the History of Medicine in Riga, Latvia, featuring a portrait of Vladimir Putin with his face morphed into a skull. The artwork is set against a striking red background and positioned directly across from the Russian Embassy, making a bold anti-war statement. Created by conceptual artist Krišs Salmanis, the banner was originally commissioned as the cover image for Ir magazine. Yellow and blue ribbons tied to the nearby fence emphasize solidarity with Ukraine, reinforcing the artwork's condemnation of the war.

Krišs Salmanis

In Riga, Latvia’s capital, the Museum of the History of Medicine showcased a large banner featuring a skull-shaped portrait of Vladimir Putin on its facade. Positioned opposite the Russian Embassy of Latvia, the museum conveys a strong stance against the war in Ukraine. Conceptual artist Krišs Salmanis created the poster, which was initially commissioned as the cover image for Ir magazine. More photos.

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A striking mural by Polish street artist Piotr Tuse Jaworski, known as TUSE, displayed outside the PKM Gdansk Jasien railway station. The artwork juxtaposes the faces of Vladimir Putin, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin, symbolizing tyranny and oppression throughout history. Across their eyes is the bold slogan 'No More Time,' with the words 'No' and 'Time' in black against white, and 'More' in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. This mural is part of a series of 'Solidarity with Ukraine' artworks in Gdansk, emphasizing the urgency to end war and support peace.

TUSE

A mural depicting Putin, Hitler, and Stalin with the slogan “No More Time” adorns a wall outside the PKM Gdansk Jasien railway station. This powerful piece is the first in a series of anti-war “Solidarity with Ukraine” murals emerging in Gdansk and is the work of renowned Polish street artist Piotr Tuse Jaworski, better known as TUSE.

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Street art by Swedish artist Johan Karlgren, known as Pappas Pärlor, featuring a pixelated depiction of Vladimir Putin behind bars. The artwork is integrated into a real street vent in Motala, Sweden, using Karlgren's signature old-school video game-inspired pixel art style. The piece shows Putin's face and hands gripping the bars, symbolizing imprisonment and accountability. This interactive and humorous work adds a powerful voice to the global protest against the war in Ukraine, blending playful aesthetics with serious political commentary

Pappas Pärlor

Swedish street artist Johan Karlgren, known as Pappas Pärlor, crafts interactive street art that enlivens everyday environments. His pixelated characters, inspired by his love for old-school video games, bring a unique touch to his creations. In Motala, Sweden, Pappas Pärlor used this signature style to depict Putin behind bars, adding his voice to the global artistic protest against the war in Ukraine. More by the artist: 87 Perler Beads by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 1

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Street art mural by My Dog Sighs featuring a detailed, teary eye against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag. The vibrant blue iris reflects the silhouette of a Ukrainian cityscape at sunset, symbolizing resilience and hope. A single tear rolls down, and yellow paint drips from the flag-inspired background, representing sorrow for the hardships faced by Ukraine. This mural is a poignant tribute to the strength and spirit of the Ukrainian people during times of conflict.
Street art mural by My Dog Sighs, painted on a weathered brick wall amidst graffiti in an urban environment. The artwork depicts a detailed, teary eye with a vibrant blue iris reflecting the silhouette of a Ukrainian cityscape at sunset. The yellow background beneath the eye, representing the Ukrainian flag, features dripping paint, symbolizing sorrow and resilience. Surrounding the mural are layers of colorful graffiti tags and a rusted, dilapidated shutter, enhancing the raw and gritty atmosphere of the setting. This piece is a tribute to the strength and endurance of the Ukrainian people during times of conflict.

My Dog Sighs

Beautiful artwork of a crying eye featuring Ukraine’s flag and bombing of capital Kyiv. My Dog Sighs: We’ve all sat and watched this hideous situation unfurl and while it’s not much, I wanted to do what I know best, (throwing paint) to highlight my sadness and anger over the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.

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Street art mural by Banksy on the wall of a war-torn building in Ukraine, depicting a young boy in a judo match throwing a man to the ground, widely interpreted as a representation of Vladimir Putin. The mural is painted on a heavily damaged structure surrounded by rubble and debris, with a destroyed apartment building visible in the background. The scene symbolizes the defiance and strength of Ukraine against oppression, using Banksy's signature monochromatic style with powerful symbolism. The setting emphasizes the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict.

Mural by Banksy in Ukraine depicts a boy throwing Putin to the ground.

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A modified tree stump creatively carved and painted to depict a hand making an obscene gesture with its middle finger raised, symbolizing defiance against Vladimir Putin. The top of the middle finger is painted in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag, reinforcing solidarity with Ukraine. The trunk bears the engraved words 'Fuck You Putin,' further expressing a bold and unfiltered message of protest. The scene is set along a roadside with a small bridge and house in the background, capturing a rural yet politically charged act of resistance.

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Stencil-style mural titled 'PɇaceMaker' located at the House of Peace in Geneva, Switzerland. The artwork depicts a young girl kneeling on the ground, her hands gently placed on a lifeless dove, a universal symbol of peace. The monochromatic design is contrasted by subtle shading, adding depth and emotion to the scene. The mural conveys a powerful and somber message about the fragility of peace and the impact of conflict. A nearby manhole cover and urban setting frame the artwork, reinforcing its integration into the city landscape as a poignant reminder of the need for harmony.

PɇaceMaker – At House of Peace in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Street art mural by Polish artist Kawu in Wilda, Poznań, depicting Vladimir Putin as Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series. The artwork features Putin with pale skin, piercing eyes, and a cloak, surrounded by flames and destruction, symbolizing chaos and fear. The background includes the Ukrainian flag, emphasizing the mural's anti-war message and solidarity with Ukraine. The hashtag #NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression.

Putin as Lord Voldemort by Kawu in Wilda, Poznań, Poland.

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Mural by Konstantin Kachanovsky in Ukraine.

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    Good. now do the same for Palestine

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