Chekos paints Antonio Gramsci mural on Bologna school facade
Bologna recently welcomed a striking new mural of philosopher Antonio Gramsci, created by street artist Chekos. Located at the Istituto Aldini Valeriani Sirani, this artwork is part of the Agitatevi project, which receives backing from the Fondazione Gramsci Emilia Romagna and the Cheap – Street Poster Art Festival. Chekos’s mural not only showcases Gramsci’s image but also highlights one of his notable quotes urging education and organization among people. This initiative draws inspiration from Michela Murgia’s introduction in a recent edition of Gramsci's "Letters from Prison." Chekos is recognized for blending abstract and figurative artistry in his works.
Key facts
- Mural of Antonio Gramsci by Chekos on Istituto Aldini Valeriani Sirani in Bologna
- Part of Agitatevi project by Fondazione Gramsci Emilia Romagna and Cheap – Street Poster Art Festival
- Features Gramsci's quote: 'Istruitevi, perché avremo bisogno di tutta la nostra intelligenza. Agitatevi, perché avremo bisogno di tutto il nostro entusiasmo. Organizzatevi, perché avremo bisogno di tutta la nostra forza.'
- Inspired by Michela Murgia's preface to new edition of Gramsci's Letters from Prison (1947)
- Chekos (born 1977, Lecce) uses stencil and optical techniques combining abstract and figurative
- Chekos also portrayed Angela Davis and other political pop icons
- Sara Manfredi of Cheap coordinated the project
- Cheap usually works with paste-up; this mural is a departure similar to their April 25 mural of Irma Bandiera
Entities
Artists
- Chekos
- Michela Murgia
- Antonio Gramsci
- Angela Davis
- Irma Bandiera
- Orticanoodles
Institutions
- Fondazione Gramsci Emilia Romagna
- Cheap – Street Poster Art Festival
- Istituto Aldini Valeriani Sirani
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Lecce