Russian criminal tattoos: breaking the code
Heavy with symbolism and hidden meanings, the tattoos depicted a complex world of hierarchies, disgraces and achievements. Mostly anti-Soviet and frequently obscene, they are a portal into a violent world that ran alongside the worst excesses of the Communist era.
A conversation with artist Francesco Clemente
“Boredom is the origin of any good idea” - interesting interview with the Italian artist. “In painting, waiting is a very big part of the effort.”
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For one month, the ants, which usually thrive on seeds, are being fed a steady diet of McDonald’s Happy Meals.
