Covid-19: How the art world is taking on the virus


An artist prepares his graffiti with the inscription "The Corona Virus Is A Wake Up Call And Our Chance To Build A New And Loving Society" on a wall in the slaughterhouse district in Munich, Germany. Photo: AFP

There has been no shortage of artistic expressions worldwide as muralists, artists, bystanders and mischief makers try to make sense of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Be it heartfelt wall art tributes to overworked hospital staff, irreverent depictions of Hollywood films on a street corner or graffiti made to repel racism in these highly-charged times, it looks like art is never far from the frontlines.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Public art , Covid-19 , Installation , Face Mask , Mural

Next In Culture

Weekend for the arts: 'Colorless, Odorless' video art, Hoo Kiew Hang show
Exhibition in KL showcases three skeletal remains from Nenggiri Valley’s prehistoric past
Australian festival apologises and reinstates invitation to Palestinian author
Cipta Seni Incubator returns, broadening artistic possibilities
Anwar’s new book reflects on prison life, philosophy and political reform
Scott Adams, US creator of 'Dilbert' cartoon, dies at 68
KL theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty
P. Ramlee cracks the jokes, MPO strikes the notes - 'Madu Tiga' like you’ve never heard
David Bowie's childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
Erich von Daniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Others Also Read