This piece of political art stands for the conflict that is still ongoing in Ukraine. It depicts Vladimir Putin in an interesting point of view where he appears baby-like who is attempting to eat a dish that is just Ukraine. It is important to analyze this piece because it illustrates the strength and resilience of Ukraine. In the piece, there is the depiction of broken forks that show the amount of attempts that Putin had to divide Ukraine that have been unsuccessful. It is also important to note that this piece creates a distinction between a war between two countries and a war between a man and a country. This speaks volumes as it shows the unity in Ukraine as a country and a man with a dream of colonialism and destruction. It definitely still resonates now because although this piece was created in 2022, its message is still very much intact. Even two years later, Ukraine has very much stayed united and resisted every attempt illustrated in the artwork. The frustration on his face is very telling of his perspective on the war, as he is not reaching his goal. Even the subtle smear of red on his “bib” obviously demonstrates the bloodshed that has transpired. This piece does a great job of presenting its message without using any language. Overall, this piece is crucial in understanding the war and what is going on in both of the perspectives.

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