re: #243 Guanxi88

If suggesting that a parody becomes the very image it sought to subvert when the underlying subtext of the subverted image is unknown to the audience is a misinterpretation of what has happened with Mao’s image and likeness - as has happened in this case - is suggestive of a failure to grasp Warhol’s intent, then yes, it’s the equivalent of spitting in a peasant’s face.

Most-tortured-post-of-the-thread award right there.

I need a whole China full of Derridas and Lacans to explain what the hell you’re talking about.