Another Brick In The…
WOLA Whilst Ursynów and Praga scrap it out to be recognized as the leader of Warsaw’s mural movement, Wola’s been doing equally great things on the quiet… WORDS BY ALEX WEBBER | PHOTOGRAPHS BY KEVIN DEMARIA
Notable for its cheerful cartoon style and green and yellow colors, this mural celebrates the life of MP Jan Lityński. Imprisoned numerous times for his anti-communist rhetoric, Lityński was a hugely admired figure, one whose popularity grew yet further after he busted out of jail in the 1980s. Known for his kindly demeanor, he died last February after plunging through ice while trying to save a dog from drowning. Found at the intersection of Towarowa and Solidarności, this tender artwork was designed by Bruno Neuhamer and unveiled by Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski towards the end of summer.
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