Oração (1964)
KYIV DESTINATION: Heavenly Hundred Square
One of the five fan zones in Kyiv will be in St Michael's square, in front of St Michael's cathedral. Just to the right you will notice what looks like a mural.
It is in fact a picture made by chipping away the plaster on the side of the building.
The artwork is by Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, who also goes by the name of Vhils http://vhils.com.
The portrait is of the very first casualty of the Euromaidan protests in 2014. https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2016/aug/26/the-revolution-inspired-graffiti-changing-the-face-of-kiev-in-pictures
The local square in front of the mural is called Heavenly Hundred Square in memory of the approximately 100 who died during the protests to oust the former predisent. It is a quiet and reflective place in the very heart of the city. That said, the square also has a children's playground, one of Kyiv's top jazz clubs and two theatre venues around its perimeter.
St Michael's Square Eurovision fan zone will host a 3D laser show and a children's playground. https://www.unian.info/kiev/1843319-eurovision-2017-various-fan-zones-to-be-set-up-throughout-kyiv.html
Portuguese embassy:
Address: 2nd Floor, 12, Ivana Fedorova St, Kyiv 03150
Tel: +380 44 287 5871
Website: https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt/pt/rede-consular/europa/ucrania
Portuguese Murals Mark EuroMaidan
EUROVISION COUNTRY: PortugalKYIV DESTINATION: Heavenly Hundred Square
It is in fact a picture made by chipping away the plaster on the side of the building.
The artwork is by Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, who also goes by the name of Vhils http://vhils.com.
The portrait is of the very first casualty of the Euromaidan protests in 2014. https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2016/aug/26/the-revolution-inspired-graffiti-changing-the-face-of-kiev-in-pictures
The local square in front of the mural is called Heavenly Hundred Square in memory of the approximately 100 who died during the protests to oust the former predisent. It is a quiet and reflective place in the very heart of the city. That said, the square also has a children's playground, one of Kyiv's top jazz clubs and two theatre venues around its perimeter.
St Michael's Square Eurovision fan zone will host a 3D laser show and a children's playground. https://www.unian.info/kiev/1843319-eurovision-2017-various-fan-zones-to-be-set-up-throughout-kyiv.html
Portuguese embassy:
Address: 2nd Floor, 12, Ivana Fedorova St, Kyiv 03150
Tel: +380 44 287 5871
Website: https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt/pt/rede-consular/europa/ucrania
What other links are there to Portuguese culture in Kyiv?
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