Music of Tchaikovsky, Lyrics of Mayakovsky 2008

"Music of Tchaikovsky, Lyrics of Mayakovsky" is a 2008 painting by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd. The work features two nude figures in a squatting position with their hands raised, as if in prayer. Above them floats an arm with a black band, resembling a Jewish prayer shawl. Two busts of men, likely historical figures, can be seen in the background along with two large pink spheres. Roitburd's work is known for its use of symbolism and its exploration of Ukrainian identity, often referencing Soviet and Jewish history in a satirical manner. The painting's juxtaposition of religious imagery with contemporary figures and objects creates a complex and thought-provoking commentary on Ukrainian culture and its historical context.