Untitled 2022

Alevtyna Kakhidze's 2022 Untitled artwork is a bold and direct commentary on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The artist depicts Ukraine as a city under attack, with flames and smoke rising from buildings. "The West" is represented by a figure with arms raised in support, but the artist suggests through text that their support is superficial, a mere "joy" rather than genuine action. The artwork's simple style and stark imagery evoke the immediacy and gravity of the conflict, provoking viewers to consider the implications of global power dynamics and the role of international actors in the face of aggression.