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Maker: Sergei A. Sukharev

Alternative

Date Made: 1990
Country: Soviet Union

Measurements: 100.5 cm x 70.5 cm; 39 9/16 in x 27 3/4 in

Description

Gorbachev is depicted as both sides of the king of clubs, wearing a sketched gold crown with stars at its peaks. The title of the work, “Alternative,” refers to the two apparent alternatives in the painting, a “1.” labels the top Gorbachev, and “II.” labels the upside down Gorbachev; the two alternatives are essentially identical. Gorbachev attempted to provide an alternative to the authoritarian style of Communist rule practiced by his predeccesors by introducing glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), but the policies failed to create the socialist utopia that he desired. Gorbachev provided no alternative for the Soviet people; his policies simply represented the other side of the same card.

Accession Number: 2009.053.116

Item Name: Painting
Credit Line: The Ferris Russian Collection, Donated by Tom and Jeri Ferris
Collection/Series: The Ferris Russian Collection, Donated by Tom and Jeri Ferris
Exhibition History

• Crumbling Empire

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