Elon Musk Pledges $1M to Fund Murals Honoring Iryna Zarutska Across U.S.

Elon Musk Pledges $1M to Fund Murals Honoring Iryna Zarutska Across U.S.

Elon Musk has pledged $1 million to support the creation of murals honoring Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee tragically killed in Charlotte. The initiative aims to transform grief into public remembrance through art.

The pledge expands on a previous $500,000 campaign offering $10,000 grants to artists who create murals in Zarutska’s memory across major U.S. cities. Organizers say the project seeks to preserve her legacy, raise awareness about violence against women and immigrants, and inspire healing through visual storytelling.

Murals are expected to begin appearing later this year, with community input guiding locations and designs.