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  • Collection: Politicized Imagery & Critique of Government and Systems

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A close-up image of a woman of Afrocaribbean descent with a speech bubble saying "I don't trust in Bill Gates China or USA!!"

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Catwoman with a speech bubble reading "When the economy bubble explodes again like in 2006 they gonna saves the banks again like in 2008!!"

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Beautifully written text reading "$TATE OF EMERGENCY" in block letters.

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A painting of the personification of death, or the "grim reaper." Death holds a scythe in one hand and a surf board in the other. The entire painting is blank, except for the front tip of the surf board, which is orange. The artist's description…

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Graffiti stencil found in the streets (Rua Barra Funda) of São Paulo, Brazil. Text in red spray paint reads “qual lado da corda vocêtá?”, which translates to “which side of the rope are you on?” Two medical professionals are on one side--the male…

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A girl wearing a dress with Peter Pan color with a pig's head mask. She makes the peace sign. Text reads "Pay Taxes As Usual They Said." From the contributor: "A lot of the people lost jobs and have no money to pay a rent, but the government is…

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A sticker created by the political group In Omnia Paratus shows the image of a Greek Orthodox Priest spraying a liquid onto his face. A speech bubble above his head reads "I have the medicine for coronavirus: spray yourself with holy water in the…

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An alteration to a government mailing that was used to promote Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus crisis. The original mailing read "President Trump's Coronavirus Guidelines for America." Words are crossed out and other text is added so that…

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A retro image of a small child wearing a gas mask while reading a message written of to their left: "They said it couldn't happen here." The image of the child is a wheatpasted photograph; the text is written in black Sharpie. This piece alludes to…

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This stencil features Matt Hancock (British Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) behind bars with the text 'Show your support for the NHS Matt, don't clap just give them PPE'.

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A younger, thinner Donald Trump holding out a spray bottle of Trump's Covid 19 Disinfectant. Text reads "Does a great number on the lungs," "Kills 99.9% of Americans," and "Covid-19 The Cure is Here. Money Back Guarantee (if you survive).

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A woman smiles, winks, and flashes a hand gesture that can be read as an okay sign, a white supremacist gesture, or a reference to the 3-percent. She holds up her smartphone, showing the screen reading Allow Dominic Cummings Full Access NHS App. She…

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A farmer-type with hay in his teeth accompanied by text reading "IN THE WEST THE ARRRR RATE SEEMS PRETTY HIGH," referencing the reproduction rate of the coronavirus.

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A close-up of Donald Trump's contorted face. He holds a bottle of disinfectant and a speech bubble saying "CHEERS" emerges from his mouth.

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Graffiti in red spray paint reading "PANDEMIA ANTICOSTITUZIONALE" ("Unconstitutional Pandemic"), signed "L'indagato." This appears on a wall with a number of unrelated tags.

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A poster with a flag marked with a $, set against a glowing sun with the word PLAGUE. For more information on the series:March 21, 2021 talk with Piotr SzyhalskiOriginally posted on the artist's Instagram on March 30, 2020. 

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A black and white print with text reading "You can wash away the virus but you can never wash away the shame | Covid-19 Labor Camp Report June 6 ,2020 / 1,976,515." Imagery includes a close up of hand washing, a public, state-sanctioned lynching, and…

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President Xi Jinping, wearing a yellow hazmat suit, smiles and waves. Text in Chinese reads "Nothing to see, carry on."

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A approximately life-sized, photo-realistic image of Dr. Fauchi in a blue suit and red tie. He holds a cardboard sign reading "Trust Science (not morons)

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The image of riot police officers who monitor the observance of social distance on the streets during the pandemic. Text in Russian: "Social distance".
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