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POLITICAL PAMPHLET IN ANGEL BOLIGAN’S WORK
Zohira Akhatova Daughter of Akhtam,
3rd-year student of the Department of Art History
(Visual and Applied Arts) at the Faculty of Art History
and Museum Studies, Kamoliddin Behzod National
Institute of Fine Arts and Design.
Annotation:
This article is dedicated to the analysis of Ángel Boligan's political
works, showcasing his critical approach towards political leaders and how he reflects
social issues. Through works such as "New Faces of Politics," "The Given Bribe," "Red
Democracy," "The End of War," and "A Lot of Noise," Boligan portrays political
hypocrisy, the artificial support of democracy, and threats in global politics. Each piece
sharply criticizes the contradictions and manipulations in politics, helping society
understand the complexities of political systems in a simple and comprehensible way.
The text reveals how Boligan's works expose the ways political leaders deceive the
people and exploit society.
Keywords:
Ángel Boligan, political pamphlet, hypocrisy, democracy, critical
approach, global politics, manipulation, political leaders, social issues, Boligan's
works.
Introduction.
Ángel Boligan, through his work, reveals the complexities of contemporary
politics and exposes the internal contradictions within political systems on a global
scale. In his political pamphlet style, he critiques the hypocrisy of politicians,
manipulations, and the artificial support of democracy. Works such as "New Faces of
Politics," "The Given Bribe," "Red Democracy," "The End of War," and "A Lot of
Noise" showcase how political leaders deceive the public and exploit society. This
article, through the analysis of Boligan's works, sheds light on his sharp critique of
political systems and demonstrates how he presents complex political situations in a
simple and understandable manner.
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Ángel Boligan. "The New Faces of Politics" (2017).
The work "New Faces of Politics" represents a sharp critical approach to
contemporary politics in the style of a political pamphlet. The central focus of the piece
is the image of a politician delivering a speech, with their head depicted as a multi-
layered mask
1
. The masks are directed towards the public with a false smile, while the
face itself is dark, and the real face is hidden, symbolizing the duplicity of politicians
and their exaggerated promises. The use of monochrome colors intensifies the drama
and emphasizes the tension. Ángel Boligan criticizes politicians who focus on lies and
appearances
2
. The irony of the work lies in the fact that these "new faces" serve to
conceal old problems, urging society to engage in deeper analysis and change.
Boligan’s piece not only sheds light on the complexities of Mexican politics but also
highlights the discrepancies between the image and reality of political leaders on a
global scale.
1
Boligán, Ángel. The New Faces of Politics. Cagle Cartoons, 2017.
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Boligán, Ángel. The New Faces of Politics. Cagle Cartoons veb-sayti, 2017-yil.
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Ángel Boligan. "The Given Bribe" (2018). Ángel Boligan. "Red
Democracy" (2024).
In these two works, "The Given Bribe" and "Red Democracy," each element
serves as a critical political pamphlet directed at those in power. The first work, "The
Given Bribe," depicts the head of a high-ranking official as the head of a crow, with an
individual in front of him consuming the rights of the people in inhuman ways.
Through this image, the work sharply criticizes this process, symbolizing the ordinary
people who are being exploited
3
. In the second work, a small girl holds a piece of paper
symbolizing democracy, yet she is looking at a large, dark, gloomy landscape. A voting
box is connected to a sickly system, and atop it, rats, snakes, black rebels, and crows
sit in power. This imagery suggests that democracy is artificially supported, but in
reality, it is in a dire state. In this piece, Boligan expresses how the forces around the
democratic system are manipulating it for their own interests, reducing elections and
democracy to mere symbolic gestures
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. The word "red" in the title of the work may
refer to a democracy soaked in blood, repression, or oppression, pointing to regimes in
many societies that dominate the freedom of the people.
3
Boligán, Ángel. The Given Bribe. Cagle Cartoons, 2018.
4
Boligán, Ángel. Red Democracy. Cagle Cartoons, 2024.
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Ángel Boligan. "The End of War" (2018). Ángel Boligan. "A Lot of Noise"
(2025)
Ángel Boligan critiques the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump in
international politics through the style of a political pamphlet. In the first piece titled
"The End of War," Trump is depicted hugging North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This
artwork symbolizes Trump's approach to dictators, portraying his affinity for them in
this manner
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. In the second piece, titled "A Lot of Noise," Trump is shown playing a
drum. Through this, Ángel Boligan expresses that Trump’s political actions create a
noise and tension that shakes the entire world. Both pieces, each from a unique
perspective, critique Trump’s political maneuvers
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. Through these works, Boligan
attempts to convey complex and sometimes contradictory political situations to the
broader public in a simple and understandable way.
Conclusion.
Ángel Boligan's political works sharply criticize the hypocrisy and
manipulations of political leaders. His pieces reflect the complex contradictions in
politics and the artificially supported systems, helping society better understand the
political landscape. Through his art, Boligan exposes real political problems and urges
society to engage in deeper analysis. Studying his works serves as an important tool
for understanding the deceit of political leaders and the social issues within modern
politics.
LIST OF REFERENCES
1.
Boligán, Ángel. The New Faces of Politics. Cagle Cartoons, 2017.
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Boligán, Ángel. The End of War. Cagle Cartoons, 2018
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Boligán, Ángel. A Lot of Noise. Cagle Cartoons, 2025.
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2.
Boligán, Ángel. The New Faces of Politics. Cagle Cartoons veb-sayti, 2017-yil.
3.
Boligán, Ángel. The Given Bribe. Cagle Cartoons, 2018.
4.
Boligán, Ángel. Red Democracy. Cagle Cartoons, 2024.
5.
Boligán, Ángel. The End of War. Cagle Cartoons, 2018
6.
Boligán, Ángel. A Lot of Noise. Cagle Cartoons, 2025.
