"Putin here is not human; he’s a symbol of power that has lost its humanity. When leaders become icons of fear and domination, we must ask ourselves: Did we create these monsters?" - KunTa BLeU This striking and unsettling piece features Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dark, sci-fi-inspired portrait. The artwork reflects on Russia’s recent nuclear deterrence exercises, where ballistic and cruise missiles were tested as part of global power plays. By depicting Putin with grotesque, alien-like features, KunTa BLeU critiques the dehumanizing and fear-mongering tactics used by world leaders to maintain control.