Love Is in the Air, also known as Flower Thrower or LIITA, is one of the most iconic works by Banksy. The image portrays a young man dressed like a militant—wearing a baseball cap and a bandana that conceals the lower half of his face—captured mid-motion as he prepares to throw what appears to be a grenade or Molotov cocktail. Instead of a weapon, however, he hurls a bouquet of flowers.

The tension between the figure’s aggressive stance and the harmless object in his hand creates a striking visual contradiction. By replacing violence with a universal symbol of love and peace, the work delivers a powerful anti-war message. The stencil exemplifies Banksy’s signature style—bold, graphic, and immediate—while reinforcing his reputation for sharp political commentary.

The mural first appeared in 2003 in Jerusalem, shortly after construction began on the West Bank Wall, the 760-kilometer barrier separating Israel and Palestine. It also features on the cover of Banksy’s book Wall and Piece, further cementing its status as one of his most recognizable and enduring works.