Reskate’s Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

During the day, Reskate’s extensive murals cover large swathes of space on buildings, stage backdrops, and even transformer towers. While these monumental public works are striking during sunlit hours, they completely transform with the darkness of night.

Artists Javier de Riba and María López are the artistic duo behind Reskate. Primarily based in Barcelona, both artists travel throughout the year, visiting different corners of the world to complete projects to “raise awareness of care for culture, nature, and peace.”

a shot from afar of a glow-in-the-dark mural during the day, exhibiting only the bottom half of a young figure holding a bunch of grapes — Detail of “Paix” (2025). Reims, Champagne. Image by Romain Berthiot

Reskate’s subjects are often children. In a bold, illustrative style with graphic linework, the artists depict young figures holding objects related to the area in which the mural is placed, as well as articles that reflect global concerns. “The invisibilization and invalidation of youth as an active element that should be part of society is a burden that continues to be perpetuated,” the duo explains in a statement covering “Eulalia,” a previous mural completed in 2023.

An example of this is prevalent in “Bruit,” taking the form of stage design for an immersive concert. In the piece, a young girl protectively wraps her arms around a fishbowl, nodding to the impact of sound pollution within the oceans.

The pair recently completed an exhibit at the Museu Picasso in Barcelona and plans to continue their artistic endeavors both in and out of the public space. Find more work on Reskate’s website and Instagram, and browse prints in their online shop.

a glow-in-the-dark mural on the side of a building, depicting a figure holding a ukulele — “Harmony” (2025). Liverpool. Image by Corbyn John

a glow-in-the-dark mural of a child holding an arrow — “Transformateur” (2024). Mareuil-sur-Ourcq, France. Image by Sophie Palmier

detail of hands on a mural — Detail of “Transformateur” (2024). Mareuil-sur-Ourcq, France. Image by Sophie Palmier

a glowing mural depicting the face of a young woman is the a backdrop of a concert stage — “Bruit” (2024). Le Mans, France

a glow-in-the-dark mural during the day, exhibiting only the bottom half of a figure holding a fishbowl — Detail of “Bruit” (2024). Le Mans, France

a day and night side-by-side comparison of a glow-in-the-dark print depicting a young figure holding a bunch of grapes

a glow-in-the-dark mural of a man in a crown ripping a playing card in half — “Boycott” (2024). Ghent, Belgium

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