This portrait of Leni Riefenstahl confronts the role of the artist in shaping, spreading, and sanitizing dangerous ideologies. Known for her technical brilliance and her deep involvement in Nazi propaganda, Riefenstahl stands here with a camera marked by a bloodied swastika—an unflinching symbol of complicity. The image challenges viewers to consider how art can be weaponized, how aesthetics can obscure violence, and how the legacy of “beautiful lies” still echoes today. The original acrylic painting is on an 11×14 canvas and is available for $600. Prints available in three sizes.

This piece is not an endorsement, but a warning.