"Bakunin Leaving Bologna” oil on cardboard

“I think creating a portrait of Bakunin as a punk is not just a provocative image; it also reflects the relationship between classical and contemporary anarchism.”

I always find it sad that Bakunin was forced to flee Bologna insurrection. It’s truly heartbreaking that the last act of such a legendary anarchist was to escape disguised as a priest. In this work, I aim to provide a summary of the history of anarchism in the last century in one portrait. So, of course, it’s striking that in history he is hiding behind the appearance of a priest, but on this work, he reveals himself completely as a punk. Ultimately, it seeks to spread knowledge about the intellectual roots of anarchist practices and their anti-cultural impact on our way of life.”

“Punk is NOT DEAD, just ROLLING.”

*”Mikhail Bakunin (1814–1876) was a Russian revolutionary and key figure in anarchism, advocating for the abolition of the state, capitalism, and religion, and promoting direct action, self-management, and federation.”