VOA TV: «The Face of War» ironically consists of only one picture — a portrait of V. Putin made up of some 5,000 empty cartridge casings from the front lines in eastern Ukraine, where government forces battled Russian-backed separatists. The exhibition’s organizers also laid razor wire on the floor in front of the portrait, adding additional symbolism. As lighting in the exhibit changes, Putin’s expression seems to change as well - from excited to frightened and even demonic. Daria Marchenko says she hopes Putin will hear about the exhibition... and perhaps change his behavior too. «I think there is no dictator in the world who will tell you honestly what kind of thoughts he has when he is alone in the cold night, but I believe they can feel what kind of future is waiting for them.»
© Даша Марченко, 2026