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Art has recently grown into a relatively strong medium to convey critique. Whether it's of the way we live our lives, the way “things are done” in our society, or the way we abuse the planet (or abuse each other).

In a world where a single powerful image can tell a thousand words—how information is much more consumed via imagery rather than language—art turns out to be an effective way to understand the scope of social issues and to call for change.

This is the trajectory that artist and illustrator Davide Bonazzi has also chosen. He creates dark drawings that critique today's world and society. Bored Panda has also got in touch with Bonazzi to elaborate on his powerful artworks. There is more artwork to be seen in a previous Bored Panda article here as well as on Bonazzi's Website.

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Billy Murray
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6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is men getting taking the escalator to success and women having to climb their way to the same position.

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Although his education was mostly based on literature and liberal-arts, Davide has always had a huge interest in visual arts as well. "After university, I spent a year at the European Institute of Design in Milan, then two more years at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna," he told Bored Panda. "I've come to know what illustration is exactly through practice. I've had a few great teachers who really inspired me."

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    The artist describes his thought-provoking illustrations as "straightforward, conceptual, surreal and sometimes ironic." Davide said he likes using visual metaphors to create "twists" in his creative ideas. This helps him turn an apparently plain scene into something unexpected and more meaningful. Even if it's just a small detail.

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    "I've always been an optimistic person, though the more I learn about the world we live in, the more I feel worried about our future," Davide added. "Especially, the ecological crisis. It seems we're at the start of a global challenge with an uncertain outcome, and we all have to do our part. In the past decades, people had been taught to be selfish, to consume. I think it's crucial to eradicate this social problem."

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    Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a problem I have trouble being sympathetic with. You don't need to spend big $$$ to have a wedding like some girl on TV to have a good marriage.

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    Avital Pilpel
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For this reason I named my WiFi "FBI surveilance Van #634"...

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    TheReader19
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knowledge shines a little in the darkness of ignorance

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    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A single parent can be very successful raising their children. My daughter turned out awesome. But, I really felt the absence of a partner. Someone who would have my back and back me up. It really is easier when there a two people raising a child. Thankfully, my ex-in-laws were wonderful

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

    Making peace with nuclear bombs? I don't think so.

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    Daniel Mason
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars"

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    Water Bottle
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unrelated to the picture but lots of people are under the impression that anyone that lives in the Middle East is a terrorist.

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

    The destruction of the land and the people in many countries began the moment the colonists set their foot on it

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    Niffler_13
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're the one scientist that doesn't recommend the product

    Troux
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, this is about Brexit. That's a map of the UK. Going solo means leaving behind the stability of the group and its solid foundation, all for a sense of pride.

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    Krásnoočko Zelené
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see many people don't get this image, but to me it is absolutely clear. I'm a post-doctoral researcher and my current supervisor is a British person working in France, very good scientist but with no long-term stability in position and funding. They are trying very hard to get a permanent position and French (i.e. EU) citizenship to keep their opportunities and freedom. Brexit is really destructive for European scientific collaboration, mobility and funding.

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

    Scientists separated by idiotic politicians and their decisions (yes, I mean Boris Johnson) instead of workimg together towards developing new technologies

    Erika Leon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liberals can't accept outcomes when it doesn't go there way.

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

    this is one of the biggest consequences of Brexit - UK scientist will loose access to EU funding and all science programs. everything they worked together will be cut off to UK. for example access to CERN.

    Sai Krishna Katakam
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the 10th Dentist that didn't recommend Oral-B :\

    whatever nevermind
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously a visualisation is Brexit as a cliff edge for the U.K., as it's frequently been described.

    Becky Moore
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the rocks are crumbling as the UK is leaving. That's why I have my Irish passport too ;)

    arab soul
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually unique persons are weird for others unfortunately that happens in all communities. They jealous or afraid so they put space that kind of sad for me.

    EMB Galesburg
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are the 1 dentist that doesn't recommend Colgate.

    Brenda McNeely
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    un united we stand...for something, or fall for anything

    Chris Lee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might have been the cause of delaying Brexit - MPs and MEPs thought Britain wanted to break away from Scandanavia instead of France

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

    What happens to scientists that have a different opinion than the lobbyist funded ones.

    Bláthnaid O’Loughlin
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I notice Scotland is breaking away and Northern Ireland is already gone in this picture.

    Caroline Driver
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be about Brexit but I don't understand the lab coats

    Roberto Durante
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    brexit, the best that could happen for Britain

    Patrick Shore
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    other way round, will be on the rise ! and not alone...usa, Australia , new zealand, canada..... ''the young lions will stand with her. your drawing are very clever, you propaganda is ''road apples''

    Ellen D.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can’t you tell that that’s the UK breaking off from Europe (i.,e, Brexit)?! read much?

    Rebecah Ozuna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me on BP and in other media. People surely hates different opinions. They all wish i was dead. Hahahaha!!!

    anita marx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't we all think this from time to time?

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    Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the product is a separate UK, then no, I don't recommend it...

    Lynn Thompson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Collective scientific brilliance, separated by unnecessary border divisions.

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What will the EU do for defense ?

    Erika Leon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brexit will be great for England so will Boris Johnson. It's what the people voted for!

    Neverumind
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    6 years ago

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    We need to leave the EU. COME ON BORIS STOP PREACHING YOUR PROMISES AND ACT UPON IT. KICK THE EUROPEANS OUT AS THEY AREN'T IN A WAR TORN COUNTRY. LET'S BUILD OURSELVES UP

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    Felicia Dale
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hash tags making ignored things visible across the net and empowering people to help each other through knowledge of the problems.

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

    That´s reality TV for you. Everything is staged and analyzed by psychologists to provoke the drama wanted by the producer.

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    Monica Patterson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will say it was the easiest and fastest way to let people know about my father's passing.

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    Lukas Gilmore
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart phones are distracting this generation from seeing the world around them, unlike previous generations

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    Amr Mohamed
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's unsustainable growth. The employees in the company are doing their best to prop that growth up, but eventually it's going to grow too big to sustain and swallow them in.

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    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are the rungs being inserted or, as for a lot of us theses days, being removed

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

    Lets all pitch in and get this duck home!

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    Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can relate to this one. A calendar that's too full of meetings and appointments.

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    Rebecah Ozuna
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anything else, the veggies look quite neatly drawn.

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

    Money provides security from life's unexpected?

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

    Living in the current reality that was the result of someone's former glory.

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    Soggy Crumpet
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bigger your bank account, the bigger your safety net

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    Angela Kennedy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your wings can't spread if you're locked in a cage

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