11 / 11 / 2026 / VIEW ROOM
SUPPORT THE LIFE-SAVING WORK OF THE MV LOUISE MICHEL. 🤍
Being a refugee myself, Banksy’s work addressing the human reality of migration moves me deeply.
I chose to share the image of The Migrant Child (2019), Banksy’s mural in Venice, depicting a young child wearing a life jacket and holding a pink distress flare. Having recently been restored, the artwork has once again brought attention to the plight of people seeking safety and the vulnerability of children caught in the refugee crisis.
As I will soon be visiting Venice, this particular image feels especially meaningful to share.
Banksy’s connection to the MV Louise Michel makes this story even more significant. In 2025, he reworked his Girl with Balloon imagery into a rescue-themed image, adding a distress flare to the girl’s hand. This artwork became part of the identity of this very special rescue vessel.
But this post is not just about art or raising awareness. It is about helping to keep the rescue vessel afloat.
The MV Louise Michel carries out life-saving search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean, helping people in distress at sea. Its continued mission depends on financial support.
I will be praying that this initiative receives the funding it needs to continue its incredible work.
Please consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps support the vessel and its life-saving mission.
You can also help by purchasing a T-shirt and sharing the campaign.
Every child deserves freedom, dignity, safety and the right to move freely.
LET’S HELP KEEP THE RESCUE VESSEL AFLOAT. 🤍
Donate and support:
https://mvlouisemichel.org/donate/
Instagram:
@louisemichelcrew
@banksy
@bombsquad.uk
Artwork: Banksy, The Migrant Child (2019), Venice, Italy.
Image credit: Photographer unknown.
With love, solidarity and prayers.
Anna Biela, Ph.D. “Aner”
