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The works of the Argentinian illustrator who works under the pseudonym “Al Margen” criticize the current patterns of behavior in society and propose a reflection on issues that are set aside by a large part of the population. Though dark and macabre, his art is sobering and speaks the unfortunate truth about modernity.

In the images, the artist is always using a provocative tone to address themes such as capitalism, consumerism, technology, media manipulation, body image, smoking, interpersonal relationships, and others.

"My artworks are just drawings that I imagine. The things I see around me inspire me to do them," the artist told Bored Panda. It isn't the first time his works have been published on Bored Panda. Here's the link to his previous work.

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    Jamziee
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my grandma has Alzheimers and that's what this reminds me of...

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    LJ Robinson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this represents the excessive money being spent on body modification and how ridiculous it can get.

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    Onna Alestas
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does he kinda look like Jonny Bravo without hair?

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    deanna woods
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Christian, I hate that people use their faith in God as justification to deny love. Our God is one of love and not hate.

    Dana
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something I live by: People may hate you because of Jesus, but they should never hate Jesus because of you

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    The one and only
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the first one that really hit me

    I'm a makeup addict
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a part of the LGBTQ+ community, this one really hits me, even though I'm female and bisexual. It just hits me for some reason. Love is love, even if it's not going to end up with you being in a heterosexual relationship. But we should still be accepted, we're people too!

    Aj Grimes (them/they)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a non-binary lesbian and I just get bullied for it. I get threatened to be killed by Republicains and It's an everyday thing. I have almost committed suicide to get away from it all. I was saved by my friends. And If I even come out to my parents I might get disowned or kicked out. So We should be accepted not disgraced.

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this like the quote from some senator that said he had no problems with gay marriage because they were equally entitled to be miserable in marriage, too?

    rehanne garvey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all religions people are homophobic 💕

    Sam T Godfrey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes me sad when any religion with a deity of goodness and love (all religions) act so hypocritically.

    Chaotic_pansexual
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like an opinion. These images, particularly this one and others related to death, are very upsetting and kind of make me want to cry, and I often get easily triggered by mentions of these sorts of sad topics. I know these are generally negative things, but the urge to cry- is that me being overly sensitive?

    _
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your feelings are real, and part of who you are. Only you can decide if your feelings are an appropriate response based in reality.

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    Caleb Lumpkin
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree Deanna. Yes i am a Christian and no i dont support but god will still love you and even tho he might not agree, he will still love you as his

    Deal _Anneal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This hit different compare to others cuz this is the truth

    Kamila Duziak
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poland right now. We are ruled by stupid and ignorant people who listen to church (not because they are so religious but they just know that It helps them stay in power). And polish Catholicism is the worst :( old-fashioned, strict, racist and homophobic.

    Francisco Scaramanga
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone has the right to an opinion, even if it came out of the blue.

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    Nikki P
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gay people should be welcomed into the church but like the rest of us they should let God change them. It is a sin and they should choose Christ over sin just as those before them did. The truth won't always be popular but as my grandma said "truth will stand when the world is on fire". If you deny gay people coming to church and letting God change them then please don't call yourself a Christian and likewise if you deny the truth that is God's word then please don't call yourself a Christian. Be honest with yourself either way.

    partypoison
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a minute but AWWWW 🥺

    Tom Susala
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Paring Knife of the ignorant and unempathetic...and in some cases just flat out f*****g stupid!

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Notice the cross? Religion controlling people's lives.

    Susan Williams
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gender is not significant. Any marriage is subject to a major split.

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what passes for education in the U.S. And a few other places.

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way we are treating this planet and its other inhabitants--

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your heart and your head are telling you two different things

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    Maya Jones
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so true. Artists tae weeks, months, and sometimes even years to write songs. They pour their hearts out to the world. They put all their effort into making good songs for their fans, and what do they get? They get hate comments from people. As an example, Justin Biebers new song 'Lonely' is talking about how lonely he is and how much hate he got writing songs growing up. Not everyone knows he whole back story of people. They just assume song writers and singers have like the best life ever, and they have everything in the world. But they don't. Before you assume, appreciate.

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    Joanna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a nurse and I get to see the horrible consequences of this disease. I could've died when I had it myself. Anyway, sorry you think you're imprisoned in your own house with your own WiFi and Netflix. Sorry you have to order takeout instead of going to restaurants in person. Sorry you can't go on Tinder dates. Sorry you're that self-centered.

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    BananaAnna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chiseling off facades to see the real individual. SURPRISE: I am not who are looking for.

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    I'm a makeup addict
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [TRIGGER WARNING: vent about eating disorders] It looks like the eyes are body shaming her. I know a lot of people who've body shamed me, even people from my own family. It sucks, and it could lead to eating disorders, like it's doing to me. As a current sufferer from anorexia and bulima(or ednos, which still sucks..), both suck. It's leading me to eat less because everytime I got to eat, I hear the body shaming coming. I am too ashamed to let people see me eat because I'm scared to be shamed. Whenever I eat and get ashamed, like whenever I end up eating anything I consider junk food, I end up abusing laxatives, which I know won't help, but it for some reason makes me feel safe. And it sucks because I have been struggling for a YEAR, and I'm only 15. So it's been a year of either eating as few calories as possible, or binging and purging, sometimes just eating and eating until my stomach is painfully full. (Sorry if this is off topic.)

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    Night Owl
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaming addiction. I like how the chains are made of chips

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    AlmightyOne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hit me hard. I have never known anyone who has fought in a war like this, but I can imagine what it must feel like. The horror of the battlefield and the loss of loved ones and friends must be heartbreaking to everyone fighting, no matter their side.

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    I'm a makeup addict
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I felt this. And I mean REALLY felt this. It's like, you are using music to help yourself heal and to protect yourself from feeling any hurt. Using music to help yourself keep fighting.

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    Laura Stenger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to run out and about and talk with real life people. Make some good friends that way!

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    Tom Susala
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an old child (I'm approaching 70) This feeling hits me occasionally... I am healthy, optimistic, and an active musician who refuses - most of the time - to allow the clock or the calendar - to give me any feelings of the finality of my life...

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    Aj Grimes (them/they)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this is a very common problem with insecurity. I understand this drawing well bc I am going through it. We all want to look like a model but some models aren't in this shape. Some models are in bigger sizes and that has helped me a little bit about wearing certain outfits.

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    LJ Robinson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this about needing to draw attention to oneself?

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    I'm a makeup addict
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one's somewhat about pedophilia, or targeting women for sexual assault. Both are bad, and both shouldn't exist.

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this targeted ads/commercials on your internet pages?

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    I'm a makeup addict
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hits me. As a struggling person with depression, it always feels like everyone is happy and it sometimes feels really lonely. Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve to be happy, which leaves me more exhausted and sad. But I'm staying alived for those few people that really care about me and for music.

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