The Official Artist Behind Our Middle East Peace Monument
Zoya Eshwar is a global art prodigy—recipient of 29 international awards, holder of two world records, and the youngest artist in history to design legal tender coins. She is now leading the design of a monumental 21-foot sculpture symbolizing hope and unity for the people of the Middle East.
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Monumental Art. Monumental Purpose.
The Global Peace Initiative creates monumental sculptures in regions where peace is needed most, designed by young artists who embody the future we hope to build. These public landmarks are more than art—they’re global statements of compassion, resilience, and hope.
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Las Vegas, NV
May 9–10
Laguna Beach, CA
May 9–10
Jacksonville, FL
JULY 19
Scottsdale, AZ
October 17–18
Zoya’s artwork will be showcased at legendary galleries including Bill Mack Galleries and Gallery 725. Don’t miss this chance to meet the prodigy behind our peace monuments.
1 PM – 9 PM each day
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Zoya in Action
“There is no age limit to what art can do—or what it can change.”
Watch Zoya’s incredible journey in this 3-minute video.
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Explore the Peace Monument Series
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“Let There Be Peace” – Jerusalem
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The Lennon Monument – Liverpool (2010)
17-year-old Lauren Voiers -
The Ukrainian Monument – Kyiv (2023)
16-year-old Osbelit Garcia Morales
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A Legacy of Young Talent
Founded in 2003, the Global Peace Initiative discovers and empowers young artists to shape the world through creativity.
Zoya Eshwar
Age 12
Alexandra Nechita
Age 9
Amanda Dundar
Age 15
Olivia Bennett
Age 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
11-YEAR-OLD ART PRODIGY BECOMES YOUNGEST ARTIST in HISTORY TO DESIGN LEGAL TENDER COINS
MAY 1st, 2025 – LAS VEGAS: Attendees at the gala exhibit at Bill Mack Galleries will not only see the unveiling of 11-year-old art prodigy Zoya Eshwar’s painting design for her Middle East Monument, but also the monument design on a set of legal tender gold and silver coins. The gala takes place May 9th & 10th at the Grand Canal Shoppes Gallery – Venetian Resort.
The UK’s Commonwealth Mint has commissioned the 11-year-old art prodigy to adorn a set of Proof Gold & Silver coins commemorating her Middle East Peace Monument. Zoya has now become the youngest artist in history to have her art designs used on legal tender coins.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ZOYA’S EXHIBIT at the BILL MACK GALLERIES, CALL 702 734-9800 OG GO TO: BILLMACKGALLERY.COM
FOR INTERVIEWS, PROFESSIONAL B-ROLL & PHOTOS OF ZOYA’S PAINTINGS, CONTACT BEN VALENTY at 951 818-4254 or 4THMONUMENT@GMAIL.COM
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