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Here we have an untitled artwork by Yuri Zlotnikov made at an unknown date. Zlotnikov was working in the Soviet Union during the rise of the Soviet semiotics. Zlotnikov developed a system for analyzing and representing human behavior through abstract signs. In this work, the placement and color of each dot convey a specific piece of information. The dots don’t provide one narrative; instead, each of us may bring our own experiences to the work. Given the historical context, Zlotnikov's choice to create an abstract system for analyzing human behavior can be seen as both a response to, and a form of resistance against, the prevailing ideological structures of the Soviet regime. Zlotnikov’s work reflects the personal and societal quest for meaning and structure in a world where traditional values are constantly challenged. It asks us to contemplate what it means to communicate, to understand, and to be understood.