The Guernica Campaign

The Guernica Campaign was an art initiative led by Pablo Picasso in response to the 1937 bombing of Guernica, a Basque town in Spain, by Nazi and Italian forces supporting Franco’s regime. Picasso created the famous mural-sized painting "Guernica" to protest the horrors of war and serve as a powerful anti-war symbol. The artwork aimed to raise global awareness and evoke emotional response about the cruelty of aerial bombings, becoming an enduring symbol of peace and anti-violence activism. It played a significant role in arts and politics, highlighting the tragic impact of war on civilians.