European Heat Wave 2023 Poster

European Heat Wave (2023)
Part of the Global Warming Awareness Poster Series
Design by Gianluca Franzese

Europe burned. Records shattered. Venice sweltered under skies that once brought rain.
This poster captures the devastating summer of 2023, when Europe faced one of the deadliest and most widespread heat waves in its history — with wildfires, droughts, and collapsing infrastructure leaving communities and ecosystems overwhelmed.

Venice, depicted here as both icon and warning, endures the dual threats of rising sea levels and extreme heat. The design fuses vibrant geometric patterns with flowing waves, symbolizing both climate instability and the beauty under threat. A radiant sunburst dominates the sky, casting heat over the city below. Bold text — “Global Warming Is Real. Earth Climate in Crisis.” — ties the image to the urgency of the moment.

It’s a visual record of a real climate disaster — an image designed to hold space for what happened, and what’s still happening.
Each piece is a reminder that these events didn’t come out of nowhere, and they won’t be the last — unless we remember.

Printed on synthetic 4533 press, this poster benefits from enhanced durability and color vibrancy. The synthetic 4533 press technology uses advanced printing techniques to ensure that the colors remain vivid and the material withstands various environmental conditions, making it ideal for long-term display and preservation.
Poster Details:

Size: 12 inches x 18 inches
Material: Synthetic 4533 press, ensuring long-lasting quality and vivid colors.