In Massafra, on the outskirts of the province of Lecce, there is a mural depicting an Israeli child and a Palestinian child in an embrace. This mural is a reinterpretation of Ricki Rosen's iconic photo. Titled “A Hug for Peace,” this digital smart wall was built on site during the renovation and energy efficiency process of a building. Sponsored by the Puglia Region and the regional agency known as Arca Jonica, the work is located near the Palazzo dello Sport on Via Crispiano and was created by the organization 'Graffiti for Smart City.' Made up of thousands of digital tiles, the wall offers free internet access and becomes a vast digital blackboard that presents audiovisual content to those who photograph it with their phone. “It's a wonderful day because Arca Jonica continues to work to improve the homes built over time that need both humanization and maintenance,” said Michele Emiliano, president of the Puglia Region. The mural comes at an opportune time: Emiliano plans to meet the Palestinian ambassador soon. Emiliano added that the work of the administrator Pascarella of Arca Jonica is very significant, and represents a call for peace between Israel and Palestine, as well as in all conflict zones.
Emiliano inaugurates a mural depicting an embrace between children from Israel and Palestine.
In the province of Lecce, in Massafra, a digital mural was created depicting an embrace between an Israeli child and a Palestinian child, inspired by Ricki Rosen's photo. The mural, promoted by the Puglia Region and the Arca Jonica agency, was created during the renovation of a building and offers free access to the internet and audiovisual content. Its creation was praised by the President of the Puglia Region, Michele Emiliano, who emphasized that it represents a call for peace, in view of his imminent meeting with the Palestinian ambassador.
