PC Ukraine 2025 “ART AGAINST WAR by French artist James Colomina©” (PE816CP)

ART vs. WAR

Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, solidarity with the Ukrainian people has been expressed not only by high-ranking officials who, despite the danger and difficult logistics, visited the wounded but undefeated capital of Ukraine, but also by artists: famous actors in numerous interviews, musicians in concerts, and Ukrainian painters on canvas or in the open air.

The ART vs. WAR stamp series began in 2023 with the release of the "FCK PTN!" stamp featuring graffiti painted on the wall of a destroyed house in the village of Borodyanka (Kyiv region) by the mysterious English artist Banksy. The series continues in 2025 with the release of a souvenir sheet featuring works by the equally mysterious French artist James Colomina, who, "to condemn the injustice of this war and demonstrate unwavering support for the Ukrainian people," created five red sculptures in Kyiv in 2024 for Independence Day.

The postage stamps feature the artist's works located on Independence Square:

"Messenger" - on the facade of the main post office building;

"Dove" - ​​on the lantern near the Memorial to the Heroes Who Died for Ukraine;

"Girl on a Swing" on the Alley of One Hundred Heavenly Heroes.