Kiev (AFP) – A young Ukrainian artist has captured global media attention by creating a striking portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin out of 5,000 bullet shells collected in the separatist east.Daria Marchenko’s “The Face of War” — a remarkably realistic and politically tinged depiction of Putin in a dark suit and red tie — stands more than two metres (nearly seven feet) tall and dominates the artist’s studio apartment.”Sleeping in the same room with him was a bit scary at first,” says the 33-year-old artist and graphics designer. “But I got used to it.”She draws the window curtains and …read more
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