In honor of its 75th anniversary, the United Nations teams up with Street Art for Mankind to create a series of murals around the world highlighting the UN75 global conversation, the global challenges that we are all facing, and the SDGs.
In 2020, the UN surveyed 1.5 million people on what issues mattered most to them in the future; these huge murals made by prominent artists reflect on people top priorities.
The first mural on “Zero Hunger” (SDG2) in NYC was made by Street Artist Emmanuel Jarus. It reflects on a world where everyone has access to the food they need and the vision of zero hunger by 2030 (SDG 2) and was inaugurated during the United Nations General Assembly in 2020.
The second mural on ecosystem restoration and climate change reversal (SDG’s 13 & 15) by Artist Lula Goce, captures people number one long-term priority: the need to protect our environment. It will be up soon in Brussels!
During this pandemic, SAM’s free App “Behind the Wall®” enables the public to scan the mural – or a picture of it – to hear the stories and engage with the art even from home.
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
Murals, Partnerships
To hear the artist speak about his creative process or simply read the story behind each mural above.
The app also helps you locate the murals closest to you and make creative selfies to share with us and the artist.
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We create large murals and spectacular exhibitions to bond communities around human rights and help eradicate child trafficking. And, we depend on your donations to continue our work.
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The free app “Behind the wall” transforms your cell phone into a street art Audio-Guide, an AR “cool picks” maker and a platform to take action. Available for Androids and iPhones.
Child Labour is a reality for one child out of 10 on the planet and many of the products we buy are likely to be made by one of them. Ask for accountability, spread the word, have your Say!
Discover the #NRNY Murals and feel inspired! Created like an “outdoor museum”, this walk takes you through different styles and themes engaging you to reflect on our communities.
Check the #FreeChildren Campaign to learn about child trafficking and take action. In partnership with key street artists and influencers like Mira Sorvino, Nicholas Kristoff and many more!
