Second Chances

This mural by Ana Langeheld, created in Valence, France, as part of a Wall and Love project, explores themes of second chances, paths, and desires. It reflects on the paradox of modern globalization: while we share foods, technology, and cultures from all over the world, a rising xenophobia persists, with people in various regions believing themselves superior to outsiders. Langeheld, reflecting on her Andalusian heritage, highlights the irony of exclusionary attitudes in historically migrant communities. Through her work, she empathizes with those who leave their homes, often under difficult conditions, to build new lives elsewhere. The mural serves as a call for compassion, unity, and the recognition that all humans share common aspirations and vulnerabilities, regardless of where they are born.