Carlos Knorr: A Satire on Contemporary Society

Carlos Knorr is part of the international trend of "street art" in connection with one of the most iconic movements of the 20th century, Pop Art, both directly related to mass culture and consumer society. His latest work, a digital print titled "The Sequel of Ronald MacDonald's Son's Birth," created in 2021, merges the evocation of a well-known academic painting, Adolphe Bouguereau's "Song of the Angels" (1825-1905), with contemporary elements. The religious figures in the painting by the renowned French painter are replaced by others related to the world of Ronald McDonald, the mascot of the American fast food chain "McDonald's." Cartoon characters join this universe of references, marked by humor, fantasy, and nonsense. Another remarkable creation by the talented artist that leads us to reflect on the meaning and values of our contemporary society.

Maria João Fernandes - International Association of Art Critics (AICA)