A street artist documents war in Ukraine, one stark mural at a time

Ukrainian street artist Gamlet Zinkivskyi joined a volunteer unit to defend Kharkiv but was advised by his commander to paint instead. His murals in bombed-out streets depict wartime realities and boost morale among soldiers and civilians. Despite widespread appreciation, some of his work has faced criticism for its themes.

A street artist documents war in Ukraine, one stark mural at a time

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Ukrainian street artist Gamlet Zinkivskyi joined a volunteer unit to defend Kharkiv but was advised by his commander to paint instead. His murals in bombed-out streets depict wartime realities and boost morale among soldiers and civilians. Despite widespread appreciation, some of his work has faced criticism for its themes.