Anti-smog mural 'Urban Fragments' by Maria Ginzburg unveiled at Rome's Garbatella metro station

On February 5, 2022, the mural 'Urban Fragments' was unveiled at the Garbatella metro station in Rome. This anti-smog artwork was crafted by Russian-Italian artist Maria Ginzburg and commissioned by Yourban2030, an initiative led by Veronica De Angelis and Maura Crudeli, in partnership with ATAC and Municipio VIII. Spanning 36 square meters and utilizing Airlite paint, the mural is projected to absorb 5.54 grams of NOx each day, which is comparable to the environmental benefits of a 36-square-meter micro-forest or the emissions from 7.7 Euro 6 gasoline vehicles. Located near the Settimia Spizzichino bridge, it pays tribute to the only female survivor of the Nazi roundup on October 16, 1943, and complements Alessandro Bello Tabbi's 'The Endless Growth.' Yourban2030 advocates for the intersection of cultural heritage and urban design's societal effects.