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Today we’d like for you to meet the artist Mahnaz Yazdani. Mahnaz’s deep and meaningful work often portrays society's problems in surrealistic illustrations that tend to show how everyday people (just like us) suffer from things that seemingly the rest of our modern society refuses to acknowledge more often than not.

One could say we probably have gotten used to the said problems just because we are always surrounded by them, so much that we don't even notice them anymore. However, things such as war, global pandemic, and problems revolving around our mental health aren’t going anywhere any time soon.

All in all, Yazdani’s work might give you a thought or two regarding the way we live currently.

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen this happen in front of me irl in a park, and it was frustrating to say the least

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Bored Panda also reached out to the artist to find out a little bit more about her and her work.

"I am a storyteller who tells most of her stories in her comics and animations. I started my art journey as an animator and cartoonist twenty years ago. My focus was on making animation for years. Since 2015, I have been professionally drawing editorial cartoons. I had so many stories in my mind waiting to be created, but animating all of them needed lots of years, so I chose comic style to tell my stories faster."

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    Lindsey
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like this one. Sharing ideas and love being where they all intersect. Very cute.

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    "Maybe the main characteristic of mine has led me to create such art: a humoristic outlook and thinking about the feelings of other people, for example, how does a kid feel under bombardment. Those help me to create a humorous story and then tell it in the shape of a comic, cartoon, or animation."

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautifully illustrated, yet so devistately accurate and confronting. Currently we are being told to take our empty plastic bags back to our house, because the seahorses are dying.

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    In the age of the Internet, the lack of access to stable and high-speed Internet means the deprivation of job opportunities, education, social, cultural and all the facilities that are just available online.

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    Why?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He might want to throw sand to mark the path ala Indiana Jones.

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

    It's saying that only those from privilege (represented here by the kids flying in on dollars) have access to knowledge (the book fortress). The less privileged are locked out.

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

    Yasmín G. Serrano 4 minutes ago There’s a reason why they’re illegal. You think it’s because they want to be? They have no money to apply for permanent residence and they’re desperate for their lives so they have no choice. Governments ask for outrageous amounts of money for immigration and are very selective in who they bring and who they refuse. Of course I am not excusing it or saying it’s right, I am merely stating the reason why it happens. If you don’t believe me then it’s because you weren’t born in one of those countries so you can’t see the real reason

    Robert Parrish
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Central American refugees have refused offers of asylum in Mexico because they want an even BETTER life in the US. Why wouldn't 80% of the world's population wanna come here? But throwing the doors open ain't the answer.

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    Mtownmick
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    3 years ago

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    We don't allow immigrants (scratch that - poor immigrants).

    Musa Komoni
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you not seen the disaster at our borders recently? Lolol

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    Mark Henninger Jr.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely life in general but I get major Holocaust vibes off of this

    Quicksilver40
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tldr, it's not about wiping out the poor, it's about having controlled assistance. We can only handle x amount of help in x ways. We can make laws that lean more towards helping if we band together to improve regions outside the US with those policies

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

    Reminds me of the movie Greenland

    E. Butler
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There will always be people with money and power so to make it fair, for every rich and powerful they let skate past they should give two unprivileged the same treatment. If the rich want to throw money to open a door then charge them enough that it opens the door for two more people too. It's the only way to make it fair because the rich aren't going to stop using their money to get what they want. So this guy paid for him and his 3 family members, so 8 people at the fence should get that same treatment. That's what we should be fighting for.

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

    It's about how being poor limits opportunities for mobility, such as immigration, working abroad, travel. But mostly immigration.

    Linda Lee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money can buy your way out of anything.

    Mie Holm-Sørensen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so much because of their money as because of their skin colour, culture, religion or origin 😡

    Geddy Lee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Picture attempts to justify illegal immigration. Sad. Just look at Europe, it has turned into a sewer. Look at Paris and London. America too. I personally don't want any more immigrants in my country, rich or poor. We have enough already.

    Molly Jones
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All Americans are immigrants or descendants of immigrants unless you are Native American.

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    Lynda Kaye
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the wealthy get out of jail free & easy....

    Redwood Rebelgirl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poverty, opportunity, political status. 💔 Everyone should have equal opportunity for freedom, liberty, SAFETY, security, prosperity, opportunity, & unification with loved-ones.

    June Gillespie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is America right now! Lady Liberty states come all who are tired... make a home in the Great melting pot that is America but if you are poor and want a better and safer life for yourself and family not happening here but we got cages you'll find comfortable until we send you back. But.. you have money? Fly on in we will roll out the carpet for you...smh

    Maggie Mykle
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The American tax dollar rescuing those in need... except her own.

    Evita Estremera
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really made me feel sad 😢

    Malachi Penner
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wanna get out? Get rich. Easy peasy.

    Beth Kuhn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No bail money you sit until you can prove your innocense

    Amy Jo Hoppins
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😭😭😭😭 your money can't save you, but your relationship with government can provide you with a place ticket for escape.. as long as they believe YOU are an ASSET for them.

    Kinley Maxine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are his hands on the electric Fence 🤨

    Lori Wakefield
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GOD DID NOT CREATE BORDER WALLS/GREED DOES

    Virginia Miller
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it continues. It has been thusly, and will continue to be that way.

    Quicksilver40
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a sentiment that will solve anything. Natural balance leans towards some migration, just not all migration being permitted. A complete cut is very bad for culture, politics, health, ethics, business, trade, art. The mistake is that people equate multicultural goodness with open borders, which our security of govt/business/political-savvy has major weaknesses against when there are major political powers in the world who do not like your state/politics. They have power to use it as an attack vector. But that doesn't mean shutting down borders solves anything. Just being aware is the best defense we can have, allow moderated migration. Be aware of the pains of those on both sides. Be aware of the business opportunities available through trade/art/culture. Be aware of the wolves.

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh, you can get lost in the world of your garden; time passes so differently there

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    teresa rudnik
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Books and written language are the greatest informational tools of all the centuries.

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    Zoe's Mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lack of a reflection. Well done.

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

    Google translation of her post on Instagram: For my mother and aunts ... My mother and aunts spent many years of their lives behind the carpet, from childhood to the years they experienced motherhood. The weavers built a ladder to bring themselves and their families to what they are now and will be. I'm proud of having such strong women in my life. Women who, believing in better tomorrows, bought the hardest and continue to buy ... Your hard-working hands are the most beautiful hands ....

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    1010011 1001110
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this personally. This is exactly how it feels

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do need to consume less drinking water, but somehow I don't think this will solve this problem.

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

    same everywhere dude. Money gets you a cushier sentence and out sooner.

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

    This is that long ass Putins table and he cant hear the world telling him to stop being an a*****e...

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    Heather Vandegrift
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally happened to a friend. Her house was older and NOT in a flood zone. Developer put in condos that caused her property to periodically flood when it rained. It was loveable until hurricane Irma came through and her house got 4 ft of water in it. No flood insurance (because again, NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE), but homeowner's insurance refused to pay because it was a flood event. Turns out the permits for the condos were illegally issued because it was pretty clear what works happen to the properties on the downward slope of the ground they built up to build the condos, bus sure couldn't find an attorney to take the case to sue the county and the contractor for the damage.

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much will this matchbox cost to live in? about a million?

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

    Translation of Instagram description: hope for a piece of bread! (Wave of Iranian workers moving to work in Iraqi Kurdistan)

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    1010011 1001110
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nobody recycles even if it goes in the recycling bin

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    Nat Rose
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    International contributions to the tRump of a Pig bank to suck face

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooohhh, would love to have one of those book flash drives in my brain! Saves me from actually reading the boring obligatory stuff.

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    civilians are always the biggest victims in any war

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    somehow I think the bullet will still hit and the doves will stop coming.

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    Lady Goldberry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brain said 'cult'. I know its a lovely pic really...

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

    Instagram description translated: Landless ... Thirty-five years ago, the Burmese military government passed a new law declaring the Rohingya people non-Burmese and stripping them of their citizenship. The United Nations calls them the largest landless population in the world ... #rohingya

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    Heather Vandegrift
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serves him right. If only everyone was subject to suck dire consequences for their actions

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

    This is sad but true. Leaders have alot of power making it harder for others survive due to lack of money and leadership.

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

    Now that I think about it, I have never, in my life, seen my phone in my dreams.

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    Brafne Heiwer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe it's about overreacting and making a big deal out of nothing.

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    Nijlenna Rusty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This also looks like my government, yet I know it is meant differently.

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    Lady Goldberry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get why the family have drumsticks stuck in their throats...

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