The real, surprising reason artist painted over controversial Russian-Ukrainian soldier mural

The artist said it was always his intention to remove the public artwork display and sell NFTs.

The mural was painted over by artist Peter Seaton following heated community criticism that described the artwork as "offensive". Credit: SBS News

Members of the Ukrainian community strongly criticised artist Peter Seaton following the mural he painted in Kings Way in Melbourne 

to promote peace amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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