I was doing some research for a story, and accidentally found this series of soviet cats illustrations. I didn’t find the author or the idea behind them – if anyone know who he or she is, please get in touch – but the kitsch of it is captivating, so take a look.
They’re all different sizes, illustrating typical Russian characters in a propaganda style. I sense some irony in them, and that’s partly why I find them memorable. The kitsch is the other part.
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