Untitled Figure 

This is an undated artwork by Roberto Aizenberg, titled "Untitled Figure." Aizenberg was an Argentinian artist, whose experiences were deeply shaped by the turbulent political environment in Argentina, particularly during the military dictatorships. His Jewish heritage and leftist leanings placed him at odds with the regime, leading to his imprisonment and the disappearance of friends during the "Dirty War." You see a suited, yet headless, figure. The suit itself is disturbingly ornamented with a dense pattern of black and white stripes, evoking a sense of unease and disorientation. Aizenberg once said, "I am interested in the image that generates a shock." Indeed, this figure, so formally dressed, yet rendered incomplete and unsettling, speaks volumes about identity and presence. This image perhaps speaks to the fractured sense of self, and the silent scream of a society living under oppression. It’s a stark reminder of how political realities can infiltrate and distort our very sense of being.