Cold War Steve – Journal of The Plague Year
(Author) Cold War SteveFollowing the bestselling Festival of Brexit and A Prat's Progress, star satirist Cold War Steve returns with a viral vengeance with his Journal of the Plague Year. Dubbed 'the modern-day William Hogarth', the collage artist casts a searing eye back at the last year on 'Plague Island' Britain and abroad: featuring a global pandemic, an inept government at home and the US election's absurdist saga, his chronological journal spans lockdowns, G7 summits, crises and scandals, to leave no-one unscathed. Featuring the usual suspects in despicable settings, and rife with art historical references, Journal of the Plague Year brilliantly blends world news and art in signature-style collages, each accompanied by witty commentary. Published in an enlarged format, this new tome will delight Cold War Steve's huge fanbase, and anyone in need of humour after the grimness of this past plague year With 100 illustrations in colour
Cold War Steve
Cold War Steve is the pseudonym of British artist Christopher Spencer, known for his satirical collages that blend political figures, celebrities, and everyday people against bleak urban backdrops. His works often comment on current events and social issues, using a darkly humorous and surreal style.
One of Cold War Steve's most famous works is "A Brief History of the World," which depicts a dystopian landscape populated by a mix of famous faces and ordinary citizens. His unique approach to collage art has garnered him a large following on social media and earned him critical acclaim for his ability to capture the absurdity of contemporary life.
Cold War Steve's works have had a significant impact on the genre of political satire and collage art, inspiring other artists to explore similar themes and techniques. His ability to blend humor with sharp social commentary has solidified his place as a prominent voice in the art world.