Ukrainian mural art in terms of global art

ANNOTATION
Borys Gavryliuk. Ukrainian mural art in terms of global art. The article
is dedicated to analysis of Ukrainian mural art in terms of global art, with
works of famous artists as examples. The main artistic projects, locations
and spaces are described. There are some proofs in the article that mural
art is contemporary embodiment of classic wall paintings and mean of
communication with society. . The concepts of «muralism», «street art»
and «graŒti» are distinguished. It is explained that mural is an actual form
of contemporary art and is not just a wall painting, but a monumental
composition on buildings and objects. Together with other elements,
they form the art of street art. A clear boundary between sanctioned and
anonymous art in urban space is conducted. This helps to analyze the
development of muralism since the 1960s. Considering the young, but rich
history of the formation of muralism, as a special way of expression of the
artist, it can be said about the eectiveness of the results achieved by the
masters, expressing their thoughts on the giant walls. Today, the municipal
government is promoting public art to become sanctioned. System of
investment and issuance of permits are planned. Companies provide
artists with tools and cranes, which makes the compositions become
gigantic in size. A number of unexplored questions about the place of
Ukrainian mural art in the world context are revealed. Which becomes
an alternative and resonant way of communication between the artist
and society, where it is possible to radically inform cultural and political
ideas to dierent groups of the population. Mural art stimulates Ukrainian
artists to permanent integration, travelling, and search for new ways of
expression in a multicultural world. An iconic group in Ukrainian muralism
is a team from Kyiv – «Interesting Tales», who goes deep into the spiritual,
religious themes associated with folk and mythology, where Slavic roots
and surrealistic ideas are combined. Particular attention is paid to the rapid
development and popularization of muralism in Ukraine in comparison
with other countries for today. Cities are turning into an open-air gallery.
Synthesis of architecture and painting, forms a new vision on the value of
art in the public space.