Maupal, the 'Roman Banksy', leaves a new mural on a street in the city in homage to Pope Francis

The so-called 'Banksy of the Vatican' has already left its mark on the death of Pope Francis. 'Maupal', which is his artistic name, has painted a mural on Borgo Pio Street, very close to Vatican City. Mauro Pallota, his real identity, has been leaving for years through several streets of Rome murals and painted dedicated to Francis, on which he shows a huge admiration.Maupal, who lives in the same area, has painted a travel briefcase -like the o…

The urban artist Maupal, known as the "Banksy of the Vatican", painted a new mural in homage to Pope Francis in Rome. The work includes symbols of St. Lawrence, peace, migrants and the care of the environment, and highlights the word "Values" as a legacy of the Argentine pontiff. Read more

Mauro Pallotta's eyes sparkle when he talks about Pope Francis: he has an innocent smile, a sincere modesty, and he paints murals under the pseudonym "Maupal." He's the street artist who paints murals on the streets of Rome depicting the Argentine pontiff, who died this Monday at the age of 88. Last year, he received a commission from Francis himself to convey his values. "And to translate his message through my drawings to make them reach every…

Laika, the Italian street artist compared to Banksy, painted this week a mural by Pope Francis, questioning several world leaders...

It is a mural painted by the Laika, a street artist compared to Bansky. The controversial artist fired the Supreme Pontiff in a particular way.