Santos Dumont stamps with illustration by Luiz Pagano ask for peace for Ukraine

 

Stamps by Santos Dumont with illustration by Luiz Pagano ask for peace for Ukraine

I must say that it was a great surprise to see my strokes and colors giving life to Santos=Dumont on the stamps issued by the National Stamp Agency of Ukraine - Укрпошта, in the midst of the armed conflicts that devastate Ukraine, in a gesture of hope and appeal for the peace that emerges unexpectedly: the figure of Santos Dumont.

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Having my images of Santos=Dumont destined to promote peace in the world. is undoubtedly the most important work of my career as an artist.

It is also good to say that, just as Dumont did by not patenting his aerial inventions, since it was for the benefit of mankind, I also left my images free of rights, so that they can be used to promote peace and to advocate for the well-being of humanity.

As tensions mount and the pain of war persists, Ukraine has found an inspiring way to remind the world of the importance of seeking peaceful solutions. Santos=Dumont was very well chosen as a symbol of peace and union.

Santos=Dumont dedicated his life to making the skies accessible to man, allowing us to fly beyond physical borders and bring people together, his inventions and his pioneering spirit in aviation symbolize the desire to overcome barriers and seek global integration. And it is exactly this message of peace and unity that Ukraine rescues when choosing its figure to represent its appeal in times of war.

At the age of 59, on July 23, 1932, Santos=Dumont left this world, leaving a gap in the history of aviation. In his legacy, the memory of someone who dared to dream of a peaceful world and who, in 1926, made an appeal to the League of Nations to ban the use of airplanes for war purposes.

Santos=Dumont reminds us that, behind technological achievements, there are hearts and minds that yearn for peace and harmony among nations.

Stamps by Santos Dumont with illustration by Luiz Pagano ask for peace for Ukraine

In times of uncertainty and conflict, Ukraine teaches us that even amidst the darkness of war, the light of peace can find a way to shine.

Recognizing Santos=Dumont as the father of aviation is essential to Brazilian history and culture, but it also has universal significance. His pioneering spirit influenced the development of aviation globally, paving the way for longer and safer flights.

I hope that the images on the stamps continue to fly across the skies, carrying with them the message of a world united in peace and progress. Thanks to Ukraine for this recognition and for allowing me to share my creations with the world. May this tribute inspire future generations to fly in pursuit of their dreams, just as Santos-Dumont did when he gave wings to humanity.