I spent five days wandering the Ukrainian capital with a flashlight and a tripod, photographing the art which is capturing the spirit of today's Kiev.
Since the deadly Euromaidan protests of 2014, murals have been appearing on the streets of Ukrainian capital. Many are politically charged pieces from locals. Some are large-scale epics by international artists. All photos copyright Amos Chapple/Radio Free Europe.
Since the deadly Euromaidan protests of 2014, murals have been appearing on the streets of Ukrainian capital. Many are politically charged pieces from locals. Some are large-scale epics by international artists. All photos copyright Amos Chapple/Radio Free Europe.
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The Archangel Michael, by Gaia. The American artist says Michael "is often invoked as protection from invasion by enemies, and civil war. In this image, the devil has been removed and the mirrored figure is reflected in its stead. This image stands as a testament to the ongoing conflict in Crimea and Donbas between Ukraine and Russia."
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A mural by Brazilian artist Nunca. The concept of the work was to blend Brazilian and Ukrainian cultures in a single character.
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The vibrant street art scene that has emerged in Ukraine’s capital city serves as an artistic documentation of its sociopolitical evolution over the years. These powerful murals, found across Kyiv, echo the profound impact of events in the country's recent history.
For those interested in diving deeper into the transformation of the city’s political and social landscape, exploring how Independence Square has changed since the Ukrainian riots offers an invaluable perspective.
