HISTORY ALREADY ABSOLVED ME | Puzzling Pop Project

Unique piece edition 
Andrea Morucchio’s Puzzling Pop project, launched in 2019 with the Puzzling Warhol series, unveils a provocative new series, History Already Absolved Me, as a unique piece edition. This collection features digital collage portraits meticulously crafted from fragments of butterfly wings, a signature technique refined through earlier works such as Fantastic Portrait, Puzzling My Top Pop Icons, and the NFT series APOTI, Making Faces. The vibrant, multicolored aesthetic rooted in Pop Art traditions underscores Morucchio’s innovative approach to contemporary art.

The first two portraits in this series depict Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The title drawing inspiration from Fidel Castro’s defiant 1953 statement during his trial after the failed Moncada assault: “Condemn me. It does not matter. History will absolve me.”

Each artwork pairs a neo-pop portrait with a brass plaque engraved with this phrase, encased in an opulent antique classical wood frame. The stark contrast between the modern, vivid aesthetic and the solemn, classical frame amplifies the work’s provocative message, compelling viewers to reflect deeply on its themes.

Challenging Mainstream Propaganda

At its core, History Already Absolved Me is a bold critique of Western mainstream propaganda, which Morucchio argues has systematically vilified leaders like Putin and Trump to uphold a globalist "liberal-democratic" financial system. This system, the artist contends, has driven the West toward economic collapse and the brink of a third world war, echoing President Eisenhower’s 1961 warning about the "military-industrial complex"—an invisible force manipulating politics and public opinion. Since 9/11, intensified information control, particularly during the so-called "psychopandemic," has entrenched a singular narrative, blurring the line between reality and orchestrated manipulation in a manner reminiscent of dystopian fiction.

Propaganda Against Trump

Similarly, Donald Trump has been relentlessly targeted by Western media and political establishments as a divisive, populist threat to democracy. Accusations of collusion with Russia, incitement of violence, and undermining democratic institutions have dominated narratives, particularly during his presidency and beyond. Yet, Morucchio argues, Trump’s policies—such as brokering the Abraham Accords, avoiding new wars, and challenging globalist trade agreements—disrupted the financial elite’s agenda, which thrives on perpetual conflict and economic dependence. His unorthodox approach, often dismissed as chaotic, exposed the entrenched power of the "deep state" and media collusion. The neo-pop portrait of Trump, paired with Castro’s defiant words, underscores how his actions are beginning to dismantle the caricature built against him, as growing public skepticism of mainstream media reveals.

The Triumph of Truth

Morucchio’s History Already Absolved Me asserts that the propaganda orchestrated by Western financial elites, using fake news and sophisticated social engineering, is destined to crumble. Both Putin and Trump, through their actions, are smentendo—disproving—the narratives constructed against them. Putin’s strategic restraint in global conflicts and Trump’s disruption of establishment norms highlight their roles in challenging a system that, as Morucchio sees it, has pushed the West toward catastrophe. The butterfly-wing collages, fragile yet vibrant, symbolize the delicate yet resilient truth emerging against a backdrop of deception.

The series invites viewers to question the power of narrative, reflect on media manipulation, and recognize the inevitable triumph of reality over propaganda. By framing these leaders in a neo-pop aesthetic, Morucchio not only reclaims their image from vilification but also celebrates their defiance of a manipulative system. History Already Absolved Me is a powerful call to awaken public consciousness, urging viewers to see beyond the distortions of the mainstream and embrace the truth that history, ultimately, will vindicate.