Do you remember that feeling of friendship and complicity you had when sharing a set of headphones with someone close? The enthusiasm of experiencing your favorite song with them and the closeness created within that moment of intimacy? For a few moments, the entire world was blurred out, and just the two of you were left vibrating in unison to a song that I bet you still carry with you.

From our most recent favorite song to representations of cultural heritage that grow on us as we age, art can be useful in exploring identity, building community, and finding common ground with the people around us. It can help us make new friends, deepen our connections with others, remember where we came from, and inspire us to dream big about where we’re going next.

Murals transform spaces into landmarks, and when the community is involved, they create meaningful connections. 

The message in this mural is the result of a collaboration between local and refugee youth for World Refugee Day. UNHCR, Active Random, and JBL joined forces to make this project a reality. We've already scattered several murals across Bucharest, each celebrating the creativity of the community.