AVIANO – Land Poetry’s message of peace in the land of arms: new action against war near Aviano base
A poetic work 40 meters long to say no to militarization
Sunday, June 29th, at 10:00 am, the silence of the Pordenone countryside will be interrupted by an artistic and symbolic action destined to spark discussion. An independent collective of activists, led by the Friulian street poet Mathias PdS – Poet of the Evening, will carry out a new form of non-violent protest a few kilometers from the US military base in Aviano.
In the heart of Friuli, in an area kept confidential to protect the landowners involved, a temporary Land Poetry installation will rise, over 40 meters long, visible from above via drone. An artwork that combines words, land, and critical thinking, designed to give shape to the widespread unease of a part of the Northeast population concerned about the presence of B61-12 nuclear warheads in the area.
The slogan visible from the sky: “Tomb Makers”
Using old newspapers to compose giant letters, activists will write on the ground the phrase “Tomb Makers“, ironically and provocatively altering the word “bombs” to turn it into a warning about death. A slogan that does not point fingers at individuals, but addresses “all forms of power that choose rearmament over dialogue,” explain the promoters.
The intervention comes after an informal survey conducted in Pordenone, Udine, and Gorizia, which revealed widespread concern among citizens of all ages about the presence of the nuclear arsenal in the region.
A poetic protest that becomes a social denunciation
This is the fourth action of Land Poetry organized by Mathias PdS, who has been leading a sensitization campaign for months through non-invasive artistic interventions, capable of merging activism and visual poetry. The goal? Stimulate an urgent debate on the consequences of militarization and the strategic function of the Aviano base in the context of a tense Europe.
In light of recent geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, the nuclear risk is once again at the forefront. Aviano, the activists point out, due to its position and logistical function, represents one of the sensitive targets in case of conflict, with direct implications for the entire Italy.
Between art and civil commitment: the precedent of “Let’s Love Each Other”
The new installation ideally continues a path started with previous actions, such as the one where the word “Armament” was transformed into “Let’s Love Each Other“. A powerful linguistic game, capable of overturning the dominant message through the power of public poetry and the language of the landscape.
The collective supporting Mathias is made up of local activists and ordinary people, who choose to act outside traditional channels, without political flags, but with a single mission: to open eyes, raise doubts, stir consciences.
“We are not against anyone,” declare the organizers, “but we want to draw attention to a reality that concerns us all and is still talked about too little.”
