Artistic creativity can play a leading role in combating disinformation and promoting peace. This is exactly the message that Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping, wanted to convey during the inauguration of a fresco created by visual artist Prisca Tankwey in Kinshasa in anticipation of the International Day of Peace celebrated every September 21.
This fresco, a true work of committed art, highlights the dangers of disinformation and the importance of the quest for truth in building lasting peace. Indeed, by representing individuals trapped in the twists and turns of false information, the artist strongly underlines the harmful impact that the spread of misleading content can have on social cohesion and the stability of societies.
The inauguration ceremony of this fresco was an opportunity for Jean-Pierre Lacroix to salute the essential role of artists in promoting peace. He highlighted the relevance of this work, which is part of a centuries-old tradition of communication through art, thus encouraging artistic initiatives aimed at raising public awareness of the need for a culture of peace.
The fresco created by Prisca Tankwey is not only a manifesto against disinformation, but also a call for reflection on contemporary communication and information issues. In these times when social networks amplify the spread of fake news, it is becoming crucial to promote a culture of truth and dialogue to preserve social and international cohesion.
The campaign launched by Jean-Pierre Lacroix in anticipation of the International Day of Peace aims to mobilize artists from around the world to contribute to the promotion of a culture of peace. Indeed, artistic works have the power to transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries to raise awareness among a wide audience of the universal values of peace and tolerance.
As Director General of the Academy of Fine Arts, Professor Henri Kalama Akulez emphasizes the importance of using the arts to heal the wounds of history and build a future of peace. Artists, through their creativity and commitment, can contribute significantly to building a more just and united world.
In this year marked by the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace by the United Nations General Assembly, each artistic initiative in favor of peace takes on a particular importance. Prisca Tankwey’s fresco and the messages it conveys embody the hope for a better world, where truth and compassion will prevail over misinformation and division.
In conclusion, the fresco created by Prisca Tankwey in Kinshasa is much more than a work of art: it is a vibrant testimony to the commitment of artists to peace and truth. It invites us to reflect on the essential role of culture in building a more harmonious and united world.