Salutations, fellow lovers of knowledge. ‘Tis I, the Erudite Squirrel, rare rodent of learned leanings, factual fascinations, and aspirations of artistry. I present to you, thusly, a brief yet charming, if not insightful, elaboration upon the topic of #SatiricalArtHistory in the hopes that it will inspire you, both as an individual and as a member of a larger society, to #MakeArtSatiricalAgain. Intrigued? Let us begin:

Here, we have a classical painting from the era of the Satirical Renaissance entitled: “The Creation of Nepotism”. It is utterly haunting in the subtle message that it conveys as you let it wash over you.

Here, the essence of Modern Realism is excruciatingly embodied in this painting entitled “American Toxic”. So very poignant; you can almost smell everything around you burning to the ground as you gaze upon its nasty visage.

Here, this Gothic Romantic painting entitled “Demagogue Devouring a 5 at Best”, is a vision of horrors we once thought imaginable only in fables.

Here, we have “Pussy-Havers and the Pussy-Grabber”, an inspired work of French Realism portraying tales of GOP mythology involving so-called “nasty women”. Despite the dubious nature of the source material, the work itself seems to give voice to a hopeful, righteous, and visceral cry of “Down with the Patriarchy and down with all the lies!”

Here, this grimly soul-crushing Gothic Romantic painting, entitled “The 4 Year Nightmare”, is truly gut-wrenching in the way that it reminds us how, in this situation tragically brought upon ourselves, there is no escaping the darkness looming in the background, ever waiting and ever vigilant.

Finally, we have “The Old Demagogue”, an Expressionist work expressing mainly alternative facts, hypocrisy, bigotry, lies, and above all: failure. The work claims to express the sadness that it conveys in the most subtle way possible, adding that any other claims are simply “fake criticism”.

Thanks for joining me on this fun-filled foray into a mere sampling of the brilliant world of #SatiricalArtHistory, fellow lovers of knowledge. Hopefully, it has been enough to inspire you to #MakeArtSatiricalAgain, too. Until next time, humans; best of luck in your own pursuits of erudition (and may all your buried acorns be easily found).

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