The corridors of CHU L’Archet II in Nice have been transformed into a beacon of hope thanks to a powerful new mural created for Septembre en or, the global awareness month for childhood cancer. Unveiled on 18th September, the work is the result of an extraordinary collaboration between Monégasque artist Anthony Alberti, also known as Mr One Teas, young patients, their families and the hospital’s care team.
The project began with a simple but profound idea from nurse-coordinator Claudine Morena: to create “something that remains, that does not evaporate afterwards.” She invited children, parents and caregivers to share fifty words that represented their experiences of illness, cancer, hope and resilience. Alberti then transformed these words into stencils. Each participant painted their own canvas, before the artist brought them together in a single, striking fresco. At its heart lies an image inspired by the drawing of Mohamed, a former patient whose creativity continues to live on.
A community effort
The initiative quickly found support from associations including Monaco Liver Disorder, Fondation Aleksandr Savchuk, Léo, Indigo and Pôle Perfusion, as well as many private donors. “There are more and more liver cancers, and we wanted to join this project with Anthony, whose constant commitment to sick children is well known,” said Carla Shechter, president of Monaco Liver Disorder. Their generosity turned the vision into reality, allowing art to meet compassion in the most tangible way.
A lasting symbol
Standing at the entrance of the paediatric onco-haematology department, the mural is far more than decoration. For Alberti, it is “a fresco that tells fragments of life. It is not just a work of art, but a message of hope, encouragement and transmission of energy.” During its unveiling, the pride of the children, the gratitude of parents and the appreciation of the care team created a moment of powerful emotion.
What remains on the wall is not only colour and form, but a collective memory of resilience—an enduring reminder that even in the face of illness, creativity and solidarity can light the way.
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