Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Venice: Scaffolding Goes Up to Restore Banksy's Migrant Mural
A famous artist named Banksy made a picture, called a mural, in Venice.
This picture shows a child who seems to be in danger and is meant to help people understand what refugees go through.
The building that the picture is on is being fixed up to make it look nice and also to protect the art.
The people fixing the building want to show off the art.
The place will also be used for art shows related to a big art event called the Venice Biennale.
Scaffolding erected in Venice to restore Banksy mural.
Mural, titled "Migrant Child," depicts a boy in a life jacket holding a flare.
The mural is on the side of a 17th-century building in Venice.
Italian bank Banca Ifis purchased the building and is funding its restoration.
The building will become an exhibition space, linked to the Venice Biennale.
- Who
- Banksy, the Italian bank Banca Ifis, and Zaha Hadid Architects.
- What
- Restoration of Banksy's "Migrant Child" mural.
- When
- Scaffolding erected in Venice on Tuesday.
- Where
- Venice, Italy, on a 17th-century building in Dorsoduro.
- Why
- To restore and preserve the mural and convert the building into an exhibition space.
- Mural Title
- "Migrant Child"
- Artist
- Banksy
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Building Age
- 17th-century
- Building Owner
- Banca Ifis
- Restoration Purpose
- Preservation and Exhibition Space