Near UN in Geneva, giant fresco advocates for world without weapons

A land art painting called "ALL OF US!" meant to draw attention to the plight of civilians in armed conflicts and made by Swiss French artist SAYPE, dialogues with the Broken Chair, on the Place des Nations in front of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

GENEVA (Reuters) - On the square across from the United Nations in Geneva, Swiss-French artist SAYPE has used eco-friendly paint to create a giant fresco intended to draw attention to the plight of civilians in armed conflicts.

Working with the Handicap International charity, the 34-year-old painted a gigantic hand on a grass canvas using chalk and coal that, from above, can be seen repairing a huge wooden sculpture known as the Broken Chair.