Renowned Czech artist creates mural in Lviv to commemorate anniversary of full-scale war

The famous street artist Timo from the Czech city of Brno painted a mural on the wall of the Stryi bus station. On a white background, he wrote the word "Act" ["vchynok" in Ukrainian – ed.], which symbolizes the courage and resilience of Ukrainians during the war.

The Lviv City Council reported this.

The mural serves as a reminder that every action can change the world around us, no matter how small.

"Act is a concept that is halfway between theory and practice, between words and real actions. I like this word because it always implies activity, a concrete act that changes reality. In my opinion, an act is a word of power," Timo said.

A similar image will appear in the Czech city of Brno, where the word "skutek" – its Czech equivalent – will be written.

The city council said the artist created the mural at the bus station, which gained special significance after the full-scale invasion. The Institute for Cultural Strategy helped the artist find a suitable place for "Vchynok" in Lviv and implement this idea.

^{Photo: Lviv City Council}

"I know this station well because I used to use it actively. And now, during the war, when many Ukrainians had to leave their homes, the airports are closed, and the stations are a special place: here, people say goodbye and meet their loved ones; from here, they set off on their journey and arrive here. This is a kind of gateway to the city. Timo liked this place. The bus station management responded to the mural idea," the Institute for Cultural Strategy director, Yuliia Khomchyn, said.

In Brno, a similar mural will appear on the wall of a former monastery building next to the Partnership Foundation, the Czech project organizer. Both murals are scheduled to be completed by February 24.

The project emphasizes unity and mutual support between the cities of Lviv and Brno and is also a manifestation of cultural cooperation between Ukraine and the Czech Republic.

For reference:
On Valentine's Day, the Southern Railway Station in Kyiv unveiled an interactive installation called "Heart of Ukraine." This unique display allows individuals to express their love for a cherished one, the city, or the nation. Each declaration of love makes the interactive heart beat faster and more visible in real-time.

Also in Oleksandrivka, in the Kirovohrad region, Oleksandr Brittsev, an artist-immigrant from Kharkiv, created the mural "Fabric of Generations."