Miss Europe 2016

"Miss Europe" (2016) by Canadian artist Kent Monkman is a large-scale painting depicting a chaotic scene filled with figures from various historical and contemporary contexts. The work is notable for its satirical and often irreverent approach to Western art history, referencing iconic works like Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" and Jacques-Louis David's "The Death of Marat". Monkman's signature blend of humor and social commentary is evident in the painting's blend of realism and fantastical elements. The work's subject matter engages with themes of colonialism, gender, and sexuality, drawing attention to the complex and often problematic ways in which history has been constructed and portrayed.