Some images have already made their way onto RedBubble - for postcards, etc.
That’s not going to help the cause much!
But the murals can help lift morale in the area.
They also remind the rest of the world that Ukraine needs support.
Banksy’s art puts the destruction of Ukraine in the headlines at a time when a lot of the world is starting to focus on Christmas and happier things - knowing how Banksy does things that’s intentional (carefully chosen locations with messages that address current issues).
“Resistance and change often begin in art…” - Ursula K. Le Guin
i am of the view that weather artist bring peace or not but his or her art takes different direction… that is interesting
From the article:
“I want to emphasize that Banksy’s works in the Kyiv region are under protection from the police,” Kuleba said on his Telegram channel.
"After all, these images are a symbol of our struggle against the enemy. These are the stories about the support and solidarity of the entire civilized world with Ukraine. Let’s do everything to preserve the works of street art as a symbol of our future Victory," he said.