Salvare la street art delle bombe: una storia vera dall’Ucraina
A documentary titled "Arte vs Guerra – Banksy e C215 a Borodyanka, Ucraina" will air on Sky Arte on April 26, recounting how street artists Banksy and C215 created murals in Borodyanka, Ukraine, shortly after the Russian invasion began in February 2022. The works include Banksy's "La Ginnasta" and "Davide e Golia," as well as C215's portraits of war victims like Dmytro Kotsiubaylo. The film also follows three Italian restorers—Paola Ciaccia, Alessandro Cini, and Maria Colonna—who risked their safety to preserve these murals from war damage and landmines.
This story matters because it highlights the role of street art as both a symbol of resistance and a cultural artifact under threat during conflict. The preservation efforts point to a future museum in Borodyanka, offering hope for post-war cultural rebuilding. It also underscores the global reach of artists like Banksy and the practical challenges of safeguarding public art in active war zones.