Secret Democracy...!
In this cartoon from The Flame, a worker stands outside a castle, frustrated by the secrecy surrounding political negotiations. The caption “Secret democracy...!” critiques the lack of transparency in Dutch discussions over the Linggadjati Agreement and decolonization, highlighting the exclusion of ordinary people from decisions that directly shaped their future.
Year
1949
Design
Wim van Wieringen
Object Detail
32.1 × 24.8 cm
Type
Artwork
Collection
N/A
