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.