The Economist – Inequality – The Broken Ladder 2019

"The Economist – Inequality – The Broken Ladder" (2019) by Owen Gent is a stark illustration that uses the image of a staircase to depict inequality. The large figure of a man walks up the steps, his silhouette dwarfing the two smaller figures at the bottom, emphasizing the economic gap and the unequal opportunities available to those on different rungs of the ladder. The artwork's title and image create a powerful message, drawing attention to the societal challenges associated with wealth disparity.