Aleph Contemporary

Satire and Social Commentary continues the long British tradition of using art as a mirror to society, following in the footsteps of William Hogarth, the great moral observer of the 18th century. This collection gathers works that scrutinise modern life with the same sharp wit and unflinching honesty, translating Hogarth’s theatrical narratives into a contemporary idiom. Here, satire becomes a means of truth-telling: exposing the follies of politics, technology, consumerism, and human vanity. Whether in the crowded allegorical scenes or quiet moments of introspection, these paintings capture the humour, hypocrisy, and pathos of the everyday. Rich in observation and moral tension, Satire and Social Commentary speaks to the enduring role of art as both witness and critique—holding a mirror to the times while asking us to see ourselves within it.