'Massacre' painting with English anti-war slogan

Massacre

Excerpt from Euronews – 4 April 2024

Bucha and close-by neighbourhood of Irpin presented to the world the first sight of the sheer brutality of the Russian invasion. The worst crimes against humanity – mass rape, mass murder, torture and summary execution were all employed as tactics against civilians.

In the intervening days, some residents fled across the main bridge across the Irpin river; others hid in basements and garages – many for several weeks; praying they wouldn’t be detected.

Countless others weren’t so lucky.

And it was only after Ukrainian defence repelled Russians and liberated Bucha in March 2022 that the grisly fate of hundreds of civilians became apparent.

Around 509 people were murdered. Dozens and dozens of bodies – hands tied with cable ties and blindfolded were strewn across the streets and parks of Bucha.

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Giclée Fine Art Print

Material: SIHL Artist Canvas Matt 340gsm

50% of all profits will be donated to the Voices of Children Foundation, a respected Ukrainian charity providing vital support to children impacted by the war. The remaining 50% will be reinvested into growing the project and expanding its impact.