Mural Guide: Bielany

Though still lagging far behind the likes of Ursynów and Praga, the western district of Bielany is now discovering a liking for wall art…

Unveiled in mid-April, Bielany’s latest mural honours Anna Jantar and Jarosław Kukulski, a pair of artists that resided in an apartment on Reymonta 21. Unveiled on April 11^th to coincide with what would have been the couple’s anniversary, the ceremony was attended by hundreds of locals as well as Natalia Kukulska, their daughter.

Taking less than a week to paint, the mural was designed by Adam Żebrowski and features the words ‘Życia mała garść’, the title of a song that Kukulski composed. Boasting vibrant, retro colours, the artwork was painted so as to effect the look of a classic vinyl record.

Bielany’s Cult Murals

Kora

Żeromskiego 44/50

Debuting last year one week ahead of what would have been her 70^th birthday, this mural remembers Kora, a best-selling rock artist who for decades dominated the Polish charts.

Krystyna Sienkiewicz

Żeromskiego 44/50

For years Kora lived on the same street, ul. Płatnicza, as the actress Krystyna Sienkiewicz. Painted in a similar style, this mural has reunited the two friends. A hugely popular local figure, Sienkiewicz even had a gallery in her back garden titled “The Hut of Unnecessary Things”.

Akogo

Żeromskiego 4E

Presented in a flurry of fluid colours, this work was created to mark the 20^th anniversary of Akogo, a foundation that provides help to the families of comatose young people.