The Battle for Middle Earth by BLU in Bologna
The painting, probably one of Blu’s most beautiful and complex pieces,
is both an artwork and a political action, as is often the case in
street art. Indeed, XM24 is under threat of demolition from the local
government, which wants to build a street crossing there. It will
certainly be much more difficult to do this with the artwork of one of
the most appreciated street artists in the world on the wall. (XM24 is a
social anti-fascist and anti-racist space which is also active in
promoting anti-speciesism and legalisation of drugs, and in supporting
local struggles.)
Blu lived in Bologna for a long time and has a special bond with social
spaces in the city, and with XM24 in particular. Its walls have been
painted many times by the artist, who has now given it wonderful
protection.
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