The Transformative Power of Art
United Nations Visitors Lobby, New York — June 2015
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Ban Ki-moon listens to Fabrizio Ruggiero presenting Malala Yousafzai’s fresco portrait.
“Today, the urgency of placing people at the centre of everything we do is both a challenge and a miracle of human creativity...” — H.E. Mr. Sam Kutesa
The exhibition, part of the “2015: Time for Global Action” campaign, highlights climate change and our fragile ecosystems through art. The sculptures are totems of nature’s resilience. The portraits honor 16 global figures who shaped our collective conscience.
UN leaders with Fabrizio Ruggiero at the opening event.
Nina Muzzi in front of the UN exhibition banner.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the exhibition opening.
Fabrizio Ruggiero presenting the exhibition to UN delegates.