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While civilian casualties rise as Putin continues his 12th day of military invasion in Ukraine, where men and women are fighting against the unprecedented aggression, street artists around the world are condemning Russia’s attack in their own way.

As artists, they have a voice to speak up and influence others, and a moral obligation to act against injustice. So they took their peaceful weapons to the streets and sprayed the walls with stunning, yet heartwrenching murals to support Ukraine.

The cities in Wales, Sweden, the US, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, France, Scotland, Lithuania, Indonesia, and many more countries have now turned into urban galleries that not only openly criticize and mock Putin, but send support to the people of Ukraine and give hope to the world in turmoil. Below are some of the most touching examples that, although silently, speak louder than bombs.

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I Stand With You Ukraine. Painted In Northcote Lane, Off City Road In Cardiff Today

I Stand With You Ukraine. Painted In Northcote Lane, Off City Road In Cardiff Today

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Space Whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's... incredible. I've seen people do it on paper but on a wall is next level.

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For My Ukrainian Friends

For My Ukrainian Friends

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Serial pacifist
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've booked an apartment in Kyiv through Airbnb, received a reply from the owner that all funds will be transferred for the defense and humanitarian support of Ukrainian people, and I never felt better about a vacation I won't have!

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Putin Pictured As Voldemort - Streetart From Poland

Putin Pictured As Voldemort - Streetart From Poland

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Bored Panda reached out to Seth Globepainter, a Paris-based street artist whose mural of a little girl crushing tanks under her feet went viral on social media along with the works of other street artists who are creating art to support Ukraine. "This small girl symbolizes the courage of the Ukrainians faced with the Russian invasion,” Seth told us. This mural is located in the Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood of Paris, the 13th arrondissement.

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A New Mural Was Painted In Przechodnia Street, Pogorzelec Estate, Warsaw

A New Mural Was Painted In Przechodnia Street, Pogorzelec Estate, Warsaw

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Stand With Ukraine

Stand With Ukraine

Vitaliy Skakun, 26, young combat engineer. He sacrificed his life to blow up a bridge. He died on 24th of February in Putin's war on Ukraine. He died defending his country.

Polina was killed on Saturday, together with her parents on the streets of Kyiv. She was just a 4th grader.

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Frankfurt-Based Artist Justus Becker Shows Solidarity With A 13-By-13-Meter Dove Of Peace

Frankfurt-Based Artist Justus Becker Shows Solidarity With A 13-By-13-Meter Dove Of Peace

The bird, which has been emblazoned on a building facade in front of Frankfurt’s skyline since Monday, carries an olive branch in Ukraine's national colors. ⁠

A sign against the war and for Ukraine.

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“I painted several occasions at a school in Donbas located in the heart of the conflict zone, where I witnessed incredible resilience from the children. They are the ones who inspired me to realize this work,” the artist explained.

Seth also said that although he does not usually express his views on current events, he knows “how important it is for the people living through this dramatic situation to know that we are thinking of them.” He added: “I painted this in Paris for the Ukrainian people, particularly for my friend Oleg who is still in Kyiv.”

#7

The Mayor Of Vilnius Helped Create A Piece Of Art On The Same Street Opposite To The Russian Embassy, Which Says "Putin The Hague Is Waiting For You"

The Mayor Of Vilnius Helped Create A Piece Of Art On The Same Street Opposite To The Russian Embassy, Which Says "Putin The Hague Is Waiting For You"

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The verdict will be "guilty" but as with the MH17 case, the accused and guilty are still free. Sadly, Putin will never be jailed .

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Pixel Street Art In Motala, Sweden

Pixel Street Art In Motala, Sweden

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly i would feel embarrassed if my face was next to Hitler's but putin doesn't have such feelings probably

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We also spoke with WOSKerski, an interdisciplinary artist based in London. Recently, he painted a beautiful mural of a woman dressed in a chunky knit hat, colored in bold Ukrainian flag colors. “I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow,” WOSKerski wrote on his Instagram adding that “let’s hope this madness ends soon.” The mural can be found in the Shoreditch area, London.

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Local Graffiti Artists From Iasi, Romania Are Depicting The Astonishing Ukrainian Resistance On A Wall

Local Graffiti Artists From Iasi, Romania Are Depicting The Astonishing Ukrainian Resistance On A Wall

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“So first of all I have no idea who the girl is and originally she wasn’t wearing Ukrainian flag colors. So I changed quite a few bits when working on the design,” WOSKerski told us. “I was drawn to the portrait as I feel that her face expresses a mixture of outrage, fear and solemn determination to fight and I believe we are all equally outraged and shocked by what’s happening,” he explained.

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“We can all support brave people of Ukraine by offering them shelter and supporting them financially, but as an artist, I strongly felt that it’s my duty and moral obligation to reach a wider audience and show both my support of Ukraine and also to raise awareness,” WOSKerski concluded

#13

New Oil Pastel Wall Inspired By Delacroix, Tribute To The Resistance Of Ukrainian

New Oil Pastel Wall Inspired By Delacroix, Tribute To The Resistance Of Ukrainian

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I Painted This In St. George Skate Park This Morning In Support Of Ukraine

I Painted This In St. George Skate Park This Morning In Support Of Ukraine

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Logic and Reason
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NATO can’t do much without starting World War III. It’s not that simple.

Jill McElroy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the same time, Putin is being the “the playground bully” we all tell our kids to stand up to when they see him picking on someone smaller. I understand we don’t want a nuclear war/WWIII, but letting Hitler 2.0 start up isn’t the answer either. He’s not going to stop with Ukraine. So at what point do we decide to get involved? Thoughts & prayers are bullshite. We need to step up & sanctions are NOT stepping up. (Not when large countries like India & China are outliers.) Our sanctions don’t impact him. At most, they impact people in his country, who already lack power. If anything, we’re helping him find the possible rebels, so he can take them out before they can organize with any hope of outside power to support them.

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Jon Steensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We feel with you, but starting world war III will do no one any good. It is a knife edge to balance on and just a minor misstep may end in cathastrophy -not just for Ukraine but for all of Europe. We can support you with emergency supplies, intels, take in refugees and cheer for you, but we cannot fight the war for you, though we agree that Putin is in no way in his right to do what he is currently doing.

I Liquored On
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WW3 is coming anyway. Putin is insane and sooner or later he is going to attack the Baltics or some other NATO country and its gonna go tits up. Might as well call his bluff and take the war to him or just roll over and let him do what he wants. We in the Baltics know the russians in our bones. The distrust is given in the mothers milk. We have been telling you since '91 but here we are.

Natalie Kudryashova
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. NATO still treats Putin like a rational agent but he is not. He will start WWIII if he wants to, whether anyone “provokes” him or not

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JustGiveMeSomeTruth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biden should undo his decision to block keystone xl, we should produce and ship oil... don't buy Russian oil

Lynne Hammar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome!! but the dove's eyes should be open because there is always hope! Ukranian people need hope now

Ralph Cramden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever NATO has done or not done, it did not kill peace. Nibbling on the olive branch could be analogous to Popeye eating his spinach and getting ready to beat the stuffings out of Bluto. The tragedy is huge but what Putin has pulled down on himself (which can still easily go off the rails) has in it the seeds of promise for everyone but him. The missing character is Fawkes, the Phoenix from Harry Potter. Ukraine will rise again and even higher. Putin's Russia will be marked forever and likely abandoned by its best. Nostalgia can take unusual forms.

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#17

Mother Of Georgia Stands With Ukraine

Mother Of Georgia Stands With Ukraine

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world unites against Putin's atrocities. Go UKRAINE!

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Hope This S*** Will End As Soon As Possible! All My Support To The Ukrainian People! Peace, Not Fricking War

Hope This S*** Will End As Soon As Possible! All My Support To The Ukrainian People! Peace, Not Fricking War

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#19

"If We Don't End War, War Will End Us" Stop War

"If We Don't End War, War Will End Us" Stop War

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New Piece To Show Support For Ukraine And Send Them Love And Prayers

New Piece To Show Support For Ukraine And Send Them Love And Prayers

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#22

Sunflower: The Symbol Of Solidarity For Ukraine

Sunflower: The Symbol Of Solidarity For Ukraine

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I Hope This Little Tribute Will Help Somehow

I Hope This Little Tribute Will Help Somehow

I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow. Let’s hope this madness ends soon.

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Vetus Vespertilio
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, not meaningless. Knowing you are on the right side of history is empowering.

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Wall Art

Wall Art

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And to think that we never supported the Syrian people that still suffer😢

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May The People Of Ukraine & Truth Prevail

May The People Of Ukraine & Truth Prevail

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Alexia
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I told to one of my Ukrainian colleagues, truth is like oil. It will always rise above water

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When The Power Of Love Overcomes The Love Of Power The World Will Know Peace. Jimi Hendrix

When The Power Of Love Overcomes The Love Of Power The World Will Know Peace. Jimi Hendrix

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Jay Son
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Took me a few good seconds to realize the person is part of the art.

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“It’s An Artist’s Duty To Reflect The Times In Which We Live” - Nina Simone

“It’s An Artist’s Duty To Reflect The Times In Which We Live” - Nina Simone

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Widdershins66
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do NOTHING!

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#31

War Is Hell. Always Has Been. Always Will Be

War Is Hell. Always Has Been. Always Will Be

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Invisible Potato
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

War is war and hell is hell, and war is worst then hell, in hell there should be only bad people, in war suffer everyone, even innocent life

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Stop War

Stop War

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#33

Slava Ukraini Mural In Sydney, Australia

Slava Ukraini Mural In Sydney, Australia

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#34

Power To The People

Power To The People

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My Thoughts Are With All The People Of Ukraine Who Have To Suffer A Madman With No Sense Of Humanity

My Thoughts Are With All The People Of Ukraine Who Have To Suffer A Madman With No Sense Of Humanity

This wall is at 3000 meters and may be the highest of Europe- I absolutely had plans to celebrate this fact with a different design, but could not when children are crying and innocent people are dying.

Ukraine stay strong!

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If I Could Share This 1,000,000 Times I Would

If I Could Share This 1,000,000 Times I Would

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Debra Moss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mankind isn't anymore, mangreedy, manselfish and manbrutal took over.

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No To The War, Stop The War

No To The War, Stop The War

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#39

The Motherland Monument. Stay Strong Ukraine

The Motherland Monument. Stay Strong Ukraine

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By Graffiti Artist John Viana In Lisbon, Portugal On Putin's War Against Ukraine

By Graffiti Artist John Viana In Lisbon, Portugal On Putin's War Against Ukraine

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Debra Moss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brought tears. Incredibly powerful, her exhaustion, pain, bewilderment, forcefully sad

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#43

Be Strong Ukraine

Be Strong Ukraine

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Spring Time

Spring Time

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Beck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is he sup to be like pence with the fly and gorbechov with the birthmark?

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No Means No

No Means No

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Debra Moss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactamente. Es exactamente lo mismo. Arte profundo y poderoso.

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Fight For Your Rights

Fight For Your Rights

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#50

Street Art With A Political Message: Solidarity With Ukraine

Street Art With A Political Message: Solidarity With Ukraine

On the st. Galler Kreuzbleiche there is a wooden wall in front of the riding arena on which sprayers can legally let off steam. The graffiti on it currently has political content: it calls for solidarity with the people and for peace in Ukraine

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#51

No War! Blue & Yellow Jam

No War! Blue & Yellow Jam

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#52

Peace. Not War

Peace. Not War

I did this on the big board today (600×1200), featuring colours from the flags of Ukraine and Russia. And also 7 cats. Stanislava has 7 cats. I hope she sees it and knows I'm thinking of her.

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#53

Stop Wars. I’m Not A Political Specialist But The Current Situation Touched Me

Stop Wars. I’m Not A Political Specialist But The Current Situation Touched Me

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#54

We Stand With Ukraine

We Stand With Ukraine

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We Stand With Ukraine

We Stand With Ukraine

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War Is Hell

War Is Hell

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#57

Let’s Hope That All This Madness Will End As Soon As Possible

Let’s Hope That All This Madness Will End As Soon As Possible

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#58

My Part From Last Weekends Blue Yellow Jam

My Part From Last Weekends Blue Yellow Jam

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Blue Yellow Jam

Blue Yellow Jam

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#60

When I Saw A Report By The Nytimes Showing Ordinary Civilians Lining Up To Defend Their Country, I Was Struck By The Sheer Courage And Determination Of The Ukrainian People

When I Saw A Report By The Nytimes Showing Ordinary Civilians Lining Up To Defend Their Country, I Was Struck By The Sheer Courage And Determination Of The Ukrainian People

The last mural I painted was of Ireland’s great mythical hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill. Fionn’s warriorship was one of integrity, truth, courage and love. Fionn and the Fianna were fierce protectors of their tribe. This is what I saw in the faces of the Ukrainian people. This new mural depicts the face of one of these people; a young Ukrainian civilian-warrior named Zakhar Nechypor who has the power and protection of their sovereignty Goddess Berehynia emanating through him. This artwork is a declaration of our support for the Ukrainian people. It is an honoring of their exceptional courage, strength, humanity and power. We want them to know that the Irish people stand with them in solidarity and love.

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#62

Love That People Around The World Support Our Brothers & Sisters In Ukraine In Every Way They Can

Love That People Around The World Support Our Brothers & Sisters In Ukraine In Every Way They Can

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The Least We Can Do Is Show A Sign Of Solidarity

The Least We Can Do Is Show A Sign Of Solidarity

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#64

We Stand With All Those Facing Illegal Occupation And Illegal Wars. If You Can Help, Please Do

We Stand With All Those Facing Illegal Occupation And Illegal Wars. If You Can Help, Please Do

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Stop War

Stop War

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#66

I Can’t Be Speechless

I Can’t Be Speechless

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Love To The Power

Love To The Power

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#68

Save Ukraine

Save Ukraine

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Jam For Peace

Jam For Peace

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Bomb Walls - Not People

Bomb Walls - Not People

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#74

War Is Hell

War Is Hell

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#75

Solidarity, Peace And Power

Solidarity, Peace And Power

For the Graffiti Art Community, the innocent citizens of Ukraine and the russian people who are against this war. Mauerpark Session 2022

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For Ukraine

For Ukraine

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#78

Blue Yellow Jam

Blue Yellow Jam

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#79

Peace, Love & Support Is All Your Getting Out Of Me Till This War Is Over

Peace, Love & Support Is All Your Getting Out Of Me Till This War Is Over

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#80

I Painted John Lennon Today For The Blue Yellow Jam

I Painted John Lennon Today For The Blue Yellow Jam

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#81

Peace Is The Only Shelter

Peace Is The Only Shelter

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Vetus Vespertilio
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter the outcome, the children of Ukraine will never be comforted. For that reason alone, Putin should burn for all eternity.

#82

Make Art, Not War

Make Art, Not War

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#83

Blue Yellow Jam

Blue Yellow Jam

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Peace

Peace

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Beautiful New Mural In Vilnius

Beautiful New Mural In Vilnius

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Peace Please

Peace Please

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The Gazelle & The Nightingale. Sending A Message Of Solidarity From Scotland

The Gazelle & The Nightingale. Sending A Message Of Solidarity From Scotland

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#91

Peace For Ukraine

Peace For Ukraine

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No War

No War

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Stop War Worldwide

Stop War Worldwide

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Zmiinyi Heroes

Zmiinyi Heroes

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#97

Peace

Peace

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Stop War

Stop War

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In Support Of Ukraine

In Support Of Ukraine

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Blue Yellow Jam

Blue Yellow Jam

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#102

U Krajina

U Krajina

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Blue Yellow Jam

Blue Yellow Jam

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#104

Peacemaker

Peacemaker

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#105

Glory To Ukraine

Glory To Ukraine

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#106

Enough Already

Enough Already

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#107

War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing. Moz Says Stop War

War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing. Moz Says Stop War

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Seanette Blaylock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe you want to try to tell slaves freed by the US Civil War that nothing good can ever come from war. Yes, there SHOULD be better solutions, but human nature being what it is....

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