Banksy showcases new art in war-ravaged Ukrainian city

World-renowned graffiti artist Banksy unveiled new work in the war-ravaged Ukrainian town of Borodyanka, which was heavily damaged by fighting in the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Several curious onlookers, some of whom made a 60 km drive from Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, came to see the artwork on Saturday.
Among the art was a painting of a gymnast doing a headstand on a pile of rubble and a child performing a karate move on an adult.
“This is such a historic moment for our country, that people like Banksy and other famous figures are coming here and showing the world what Russia has done to us,” 31-year-old Alina Mazur said, who came to appreciate the art.
Banksy appeared to confirm that he was behind the art when he posted images of the work on his Instagram page.
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[@thevisitor1012]

He's like a ghost, enters and leaves before anyone realizes it. The only proof of his existence being the art he leaves behind.

[@trollashnikovavtomat]

kind of like the ghost of kiev, but with more evidence

[@jonk5669]

@@trollashnikovavtomat lol

[@john_doe_not_found]

Each of those walls is now worth a million dollars, probably more. Ukraine might want to post guards or remove the walls, before other enterprising people remove the walls.

[@john_doe_not_found]

@@catcollision8371 Art is like fiat currency. If enough people agree it has value, it has value. Banksy isn't the most talented, but he's talented enough to have millions of fans. The bidding for his work is shocking. Those works were painted in a recent warzone, they won't be cheap. There are millions of millionaires in this world, those few paintings will be bid up.

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

Those fallen walls are worth millions now.

[@charlesjarman56]

Thank you Banksy x

[@christinalynn8143]

Sweet that he took the time. Sweet that the people are, seem so appreciative, admiring of his art. 🙂

[@karenhammer6867]

Love the art of the child throwing the man down in karate or jujitsu the Ukraine defeating Russia

[@JoshuaCzinger]

The martial art depicted is probably Sambo.

[@waterfrodo4304]

It must be judo. Putin used to practice it.

[@trollashnikovavtomat]

ukraine would never exist without russia, dont forget that

[@villagelife7591]

No ones defeating russia dont fool yourself.

[@dariusisbister6802]

@@trollashnikovavtomatyou mean Russia wouldn’t have existed without Ukraine

[@michelleb3096]

Is it really Bansky?

[@atlasfeynman1039]

If it isn't, then someone can copy his style pretty amazingly, and this sounds like something he would do...

[@bmint]

No it is not.. no one knows who this illegal graffiti artist is and no one ever will.. this is propaganda.. banksy is in North America with a criminal record.. Banksy is not going to Europe.. us can and mex are easy.. but not overseas..

[@bmint]

I did not call Banksy a vandal.. Banksy is an artist!!

[@bmint]

@@atlasfeynman1039 we don’t actually know him or her.. so yea

[@jonk5669]

@@atlasfeynman1039 his style is spray bombing a wall using a stencil, not exactly hard to emulate

[@jesseh5084]

Ukraine is the new hottest place to go for signers, artists, and political figures.

[@trollashnikovavtomat]

and crack whrs. Just ask hunter

[@1111guru]

Zelensky, the award winning actor was seen with his rich buddies buying up mansions in Sweden. Keep those tax dollars flowing to the laundry mat while poor Americans go hungry living in tents all over major cities that resemble a third world county. Good job!

[@collegedays4924]

So stunning, so brave

[@mikoalexmiko]

Lol

[@megawave79]

Bot

[@changeshifter4852]

What a beautiful gift to Ukrainians.

[@JohnEarlyChannel]

How do they know it was Banksy?

[@MacDaddy8200]

He posted it on instagram.

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

Still being fooled by this theatre?

[@bubbasanches4591]

WOWE HES SO TALENTED AND BRAVE I LOVE IT WHEN "ARTISTS" PISS ALL OVER WORLD ISSUES. HES MAKING MONEY OFF THIS!

[@Thelittlethingsoflife]

Curious how he's making money off of these.

[@dafunkycanuck]

Thank goodness Banksy threw some of his stencils up on rubble in the Ukraine, I almost believe the official story now.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Art is more than an image, it is a statement. You see stencils because you are bound by them.

[@nooa69]

So far during this "war" one famous rock band, two Hollywood actors and a slew of Western leaders have popped over to Ukraine like it's a holiday hotspot. Now a famous artist. Funny we never saw this during the Syrian war. How about all these folks fly on over to Yemen to help out next. Or do we only do that for wypeepo?

[@liftedgifted6010]

Umm Ukrainians are peachpeepo

[@alicewright4322]

people are so angry that banksy is famous and creative and they are not. "how dare he go to a war zone" "how dare he do his job" "how dare he bring a fleeting moment of joy and contemplation to someone's life"

[@strone1]

they are nothing but pathetic russian trolls. pay them no heed. they do not warrant even a split millisecond of thought.

[@stickydone]

Said no one. Banksy is one of the most well liked artist in the world. Partly because he doesn't take credit. So uhm. Yeah. You can also just say: "good that he brings the eyes to Ukraine in a unique way". Tells the same story, but actually relevant.

[@MuiKaHo]

@@stickydone alice is farming likes

[@bmint]

We don’t know he or she?? But I do know criminal records.. it is easy to go from Mexico to Canada through the USA.. but from any of the above, it is not easy to get over seas.. this is not banksy..

[@blackoutgstar9949]

i haven't seen that anywhere but from you so what are you really trying to say? you don't like it?

[@bmint]

No!! Banksy is North American.. this is not banksy

[@bmint]

Why is graffiti illegal if this is encouraged in the news..

[@bxlis]

How can an artist go to a war zone? Where does he get that power from?

[@areuaware6842]

The USA.

[@danallen3947]

@@areuaware6842 rubbish

[@areuaware6842]

@@danallen3947 , Ukraine has become a go to destination for slumming celebrities . LOL

[@joeydementia7488]

The War is Staged

[@christinalafleur3813]

@@areuaware6842 you do know that Banksy is British right? 🙄

[@darkwillis416]

His work is so subtle yet impactful. He did one across the street from me whrn I lived in Toronto. The owners and the bar in the building had no idea for weeks.

[@RIPToNateDoggIHadToRegulate]

Yeah ok 🙄

[@mikoalexmiko]

How do you know it was his?

[@darkwillis416]

@@mikoalexmiko At first, I didnt but there were rumours online that he had dropped a few pieces that summer before nuit blanche started. It seemed obvious because it was in an alleyway just off the street, done in his style. Days later it was confirmed by a news crew and was covered with a piece of plexiglass to protect it from the weather and vandals. You can still go and see it today. He had painted 4 that summer, 2 were accidentally destroyed as some areas do not take kindly to grafitti but 2 were identified and protected.

[@darkwillis416]

@@elterrifico9522 you do, you replied. But whatever

[@mikoalexmiko]

@@darkwillis416 nuit blanche marketing. Classic business tactic. No proof but enough to bring the crowds and money

[@cya2163]

well done Banksy. well done...

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

Not saying Banksy art isn't good, but there's so many people out there that could do the exact same thing that wouldn't get a fraction of the attention and have a 100th of the value. However just attach the name 'Banksy' to it and all of a sudden its worth tons of money and gets plenty of media coverage.

[@heavywaternewsnetwork6641]

Agreed

[@Andre_APM]

You're missing the point if you're so preocuppied about whether or not the art itself is "good"

[@cyfur7858]

I dare the climate warriors to throw a can of soup at it and superglue themselves to the wall.

[@vovin8132]

Remember when Banksy used to make art that stood against the Western elite and their police states?

[@grghkllb3875]

Back to Kremlin and troll farm, must get down on knees for Master Putin

[@vovin8132]

@@grghkllb3875 Buddy, you need a new textbook to post from because you stink like gman pig

[@vovin8132]

@@whackamole4909 what I mean is that these counter culture heroes are treated like criminals by the establishment until they magically "reappear" years later promoting establishment narratives. Being anonymous only makes it easier to replace them.

[@marktele8061]

Remember when that concrete rubble was apartment buildings with innocent families living in them?

[@atlasfeynman1039]

A lot of bitter people with Fine Arts degrees who spend time commenting because they are incapable of true creation.

[@itsa-itsagames]

wow the propaganda is strong

[@URA-Z2022]

There goes my respect for him. Never knew he was a Nazi lover.

[@stolidvessel2550]

So easy for copycats to reproduce and no artist to claim recognition for the work.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Respect earned, Banksky didn't have to, he just did it.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

@@elterrifico9522 You spend much time commenting your jelly vitriol. He uploaded the image to his instagram, so it IS a confirmed Bansky.

[@flodazzle3712]

As the old man said before, this isn‘t high quality art.

[@benreynen8739]

Lol what a joke, this “war” is a spectacle

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Enjoy the show. Love seeing Russia lose so pathetically.

[@DARWINZOO]

Wonderful! From USA.

[@marcl2213]

I see the reference of Judo (practiced by Poutine) and the kid throwing him on the floor (like the representation of Ukraine being a David in front of Goliath) but anyone knows the first reference we see (a gymnast?) ?

[@jessebott1879]

I was waiting for this to happen

[@honorladone8682]

I'm praying for everyone. Nostrovia Amen!!! Philadelphia USA

[@mikoalexmiko]

Finally someone to pray for Putin

[@rg5445]

Impactful but, it’s propaganda.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

What's the propaganda?

[@areuaware6842]

Abandoned city.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Like a flower planted in a landfill.

[@suzannegagne8692]

Can they be sold? Humanitarian aid…

[@easternwoodlandart1518]

Hey Global, no disrespect to the people of Ukraine, but maybe feature some indigenous art from Canada eh? Like mine. It too is provocative, controversial and highlights horrible conditions here in Canada for indigenous people.

[@checkfactschecking]

You answered your own question.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Instead of highlighting your own plights, how about championing for someone who doesn't enjoy the safety and democracy of our Commonwealth. You think Canada is "horrible"? Try living the artists perspective and seeing how life is for people in Ukraine and draw inspiration from THEIR spirit and connection to the land.

[@easternwoodlandart1518]

@@elterrifico9522 WHAAT??? You've seen my art! Thank you!

[@easternwoodlandart1518]

thanks everyone for helping validate my point. I am grateful for your feedback.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

@@easternwoodlandart1518 For the record, I do appreciate your art, even if I've never seen it. I simply think your timing and disrespect of Banksy was distasteful and attention appropriating, much like the "Art Activists" who throw a bowl of soup on a priceless painting. I realize you were trying to be provocative, but how about don't?

[@coolhandluke2310]

Russia is more democratic than Canada 😂😂😂😂

[@wendelynanderson9517]

❤

[@ArgentPure]

A swastika has meaning too!

[@Zigazaga420]

Is Sean Penn Bansky?!?

[@atlasfeynman1039]

haha underrated comment. He did just visit on the same day... hmmm

[@ChrisSmith-ec6qp]

I could have made that. Who knows. Probably as real as the "ghost of Ukraine"

[@primmakinsofis614]

Now show us the ravages perpetrated by the Azov Battalion.

[@alicewright4322]

there is a dope video where they crucify on of putin's bootlickers/ unfortunately it is fake propaganda made by russia to slander ukraine.

[@annalisavajda252]

Well people just want to look the other way so maybe an artistic approach will persuade them ...force them to bear witness.

[@stardust4987]

Love his art! The girl with the heart balloon has always been my favorite.

[@mikoalexmiko]

That's exactly what the people in Ukraine thought as they walked over the smoldering remains of their home and noticed a picture on the remains of the wall

[@elizajayne2888]

Block global television so the liars fall...

[@korky7674]

That’s not art, that’s hoolywood magical propaganda.

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

i love Banksy art.

[@bruceisbrandt4567]

Wait in ppl cut theese Walls out Just for paper .........Dollar loveley Dollar Bills

[@Joshtheboss705]

Good now they can sell the art and fund there own war

[@megawave79]

What’s banksy doing in Ukraine

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

Bolstering the media lies.

[@cestlaguy]

😍

[@Dracoool]

🤮

[@jillylove101]

ZZZEllinsky the insane in the Naxi cocaine brain ❄️ inhaler

[@joeydementia7488]

Absolutely Cringe Propaganda

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Not as bad as Russian bots tho... and nicer to look at

[@Dracoool]

@@atlasfeynman1039...I've never met a Russian bot....are you talking about your love doll?

[@joeydementia7488]

@@Dracoool 👍 👌

[@JuliusCeaser_]

Nice hit Russia

[@sixteenhundredsixteen]

Toy

[@howtadostuff]

how is it Honorable to profit off of the death of innocent russians

[@lordcorporal4247]

Lol. Wooow who cares it‘s so weird people care about this guy so much

[@atlasfeynman1039]

Why?

[@irinabugai1022]

Who cares.

[@chloemaxwell2628]

Glory to Ukraine!

[@mikoalexmiko]

Artist goes to "warzone" to promote himself. Wow

[@grghkllb3875]

Moronic KZbin commenter who has never done a thing in his life worth a damn criticizes popular anonymous artist for creating art. GFY.

[@giovanna722]

He doesn't need promoting. He's world famous. He does what he wants because he feels like it. Ukraine is an artistic country, and is loving his contribution.

[@mikoalexmiko]

@@giovanna722 yes I'm sure the people with bombs exploding and family dying around them are grateful the world news and some faceless "artist" came in to make a spray paint stencil on rubble that once was their home, and turned the worlds focus on his art and his bravery as he came and left in silence. He did this for them. What a hero.

[@hellboundrubber4448]

The fact that someone can create in the midst of destruction without getting killed is Art in itself. And to make a single image of a little boy judo throwing a much bigger opponent is what Ukraine has done. The impossible. It's a greatness that must be stated to the world. I doubt you can come up with a way to create hope for a whole Country?? His Art has inspired Ukrainians for Life.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

If he was out to promote himself... he wouldn't be anonymous, now would he?

[@hardracerone]

The Russians have always been an art powerhouse throughout history, their work is simply stunning!

[@marktele8061]

The Russians have always been an annihilation powerhouse throughout history, their work is simply stunning! ... if you're into destruction. Oh, and Banksy is British.

[@hardracerone]

@@marktele8061 bansky might be British, but the artistic work in Ukraine is all Russia.

[@willli8163]

It’s moreover shows what the world is not doing to help Ukraine!

[@primmakinsofis614]

Maybe Ukraine should not have been needlessly poking the Russian bear for eight years.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

@@primmakinsofis614 The only Russian "bear" is a teddy stuffed up to look bigger than it is. Keep retreating to Kherson and beyond. The Ukrainians are coming for Moscow soon...

[@Philmaxwell414]

I love how everyone assumes Bansky is a he. In fact I actually believe Banksy is a she!

[@bigfootjuice8832]

Look at Banksy using innocent human killings and war for recognition and clout.. Bring back the 90s