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Zevs — USSR Liquidated
Zevs

USSR Liquidated

A striking work by the French street artist Zevs, *USSR Liquidated* applies his signature "Liquidated Logo" concept to the iconic Soviet emblem, causing the bold red imagery to appear as though it is dramatically dripping and dissolving. The piece deconstructs a powerful symbol of political authority and ideology, transforming it into a fluid, unstable form that suggests the inevitable collapse of monolithic systems. Through this visual act of erasure, Zevs questions the permanence of institutional power and the legacies left behind by fallen regimes.

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Under the Influence

December 11, 2013

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Zevs, USSR Liquidated

A striking work by the French street artist Zevs, *USSR Liquidated* applies his signature "Liquidated Logo" concept to the iconic Soviet emblem, causing the bold red imagery to appear as though it is dramatically dripping and dissolving. The piece deconstructs a powerful symbol of political authority and ideology, transforming it into a fluid, unstable form that suggests the inevitable collapse of monolithic systems. Through this visual act of erasure, Zevs questions the permanence of institutional power and the legacies left behind by fallen regimes.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Street Art, Urban Art, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, French Artist, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, Political Commentary, Soviet Imagery

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