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The third mural
For the third mural in the Poetry Unbound series, Czech artist Livia Kozuskova incorporated a poem by Belgian poet Moya De Feyter into a rich and strong mural.
The mural was created on the occasion of the international festival Ars Poetica 2025, responding to a theme identified as particularly relevant and productive for the site: the city and the human and other forms of life within it. Titled Man – Forest – City, the work is a collaborative project led by Livia Kozuskova, in partnership with visual artist Mgr. art. Martin Schwarz. The collaboration brought together two complementary artistic approaches: Kozuskova focused on plants and the biomorphic world, while Schwarz explored the themes of the city and the human presence within it.
The mural was developed through ongoing dialogue between the artists during its creation, with both responding to each other directly on site and in real time. A key element of the work is the integration of poetry by Belgian poet Moya De Feyter, a participant in Life Is Beautiful – Ars Poetica 2025. Her poetry is incorporated into the mural, enriching it both textually and visually and adding a strong international dimension that lends a distinctive character and message to the urban public space of Bratislava.
The international collaboration proved highly productive, with De Feyter becoming an active creative participant whose poetry visually amplifies the joint artistic effort. Measuring 4 × 10 metres, the mural is a striking presence in the cityscape. It was created using acrylic techniques and completed under challenging weather conditions.
Beyond the mural itself, the project included a series of discussions and networking moments with invited artists. Located on a legally designated street art wall at the Nemecko0 shop, at the busy crossroads of Záhradnícka and Krížna Streets in Bratislava, the site attracted many enthusiastic passersby, young people, and fellow artists. These spontaneous encounters sparked conversations inspired by the artwork and its impact on public space, positioning the mural as a site-specific work of international poetry and a notable example of visual publishing in the urban environment.
