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Fasim Paints Anti-War Mural “Stop Wars!” for BesArt The River Museum

artist · 2026-07-23

Fasim, an urban artist from Barcelona, has unveiled a significant mural named “Stop Wars!” at BesArt The River Museum, part of an open-air urban art initiative along the Besòs River. This artwork merges traditional iconography with depictions of warfare, dismembered figures, serpents, hybrid characters, and pop culture references, including Spider-Man. The museum, established by David Hernández and curated by Jordi Rubio, is supported by the Mediterranean Street Art Association (AMSA) and stretches over 18 kilometers, connecting Barcelona, Sant Adrià de Besòs, and Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Fasim’s mural serves as a poetic commentary on military conflict, integrating elements from Greek mythology, such as Artemis and the Hydra, with modern symbols.

Key facts

  • Artist Germán Bel, aka Fasim, created a mural titled 'Stop Wars!'
  • The mural is part of BesArt The River Museum
  • BesArt is an open-air urban art project promoted by the Mediterranean Street Art Association (AMSA)
  • The museum was founded by David Hernández and curated by Jordi Rubio
  • The museum stretches over 18 kilometers along the Besòs River
  • The mural links Barcelona, Sant Adrià de Besòs, and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
  • The mural blends classical iconography with war imagery, fragmented bodies, snakes, hybrid figures, and pop culture
  • All photos courtesy BesArt 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Germán Bel (Fasim)

Institutions

  • BesArt The River Museum
  • Mediterranean Street Art Association (AMSA)

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Sant Adrià de Besòs
  • Santa Coloma de Gramenet
  • Besòs River
  • Spain

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