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The Psychos Are Back: Satirical Street Art in London Reflects Trump, Putin, and Kim’s Return to Power

By Vidar
Satirical street art by Loretto from 2018 in Shoreditch, London, UK, depicting a mock band called 'The Psychos.' The mural features caricatures of world leaders: Donald Trump on vocals, Vladimir Putin on drums, and Kim Jong-un playing a guitar. Trump leans into the microphone, Putin sits stoically with a yellow tie, and Kim strikes a rockstar pose with a peace sign and an electric guitar. The band's name is boldly painted on the drum kit, adding a comedic yet politically charged edge to the artwork. Graffiti tags and a worn urban wall form the backdrop.

Nestled in the vibrant streets of Shoreditch, London, a provocative mural by the creative graffiti artist Loretto has been turning heads since its creation in 2018.

Titled ‘The Psychos’, this piece features three of the world’s most controversial political figures—Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un—reimagined as rock stars in a satirical art piece that captures the absurdity of global politics.

About the artist: Loretto is a London based graffiti artist who many believe is originally from South London and has been active for the last 10 years.He started grabbing the attention of the media in the last 8 years, having appeared in several publications. Some of his older pieces can still be found and seen in diverse areas around London. He is described as being a prolific artist, offering original contemporary images, using a stencil and spray paint technique. His work has two different sides: one is the satirical view of celebrities, the other focuses on aspects of human nature and psychology.

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Satirical street art by Loretto from 2018 in Shoreditch, London, UK, depicting a mock band called 'The Psychos.' The mural features caricatures of world leaders: Donald Trump on vocals, Vladimir Putin on drums, and Kim Jong-un playing a guitar. Trump leans into the microphone, Putin sits stoically with a yellow tie, and Kim strikes a rockstar pose with a peace sign and an electric guitar. The band's name is boldly painted on the drum kit, adding a comedic yet politically charged edge to the artwork. Graffiti tags and a worn urban wall form the backdrop.
Satirical street art by Loretto from 2018 in Shoreditch, London, UK, depicting a mock band called 'The Psychos.' The mural features caricatures of world leaders: Donald Trump on vocals, Vladimir Putin on drums, and Kim Jong-un playing a guitar. Trump leans into the microphone, Putin sits stoically with a yellow tie, and Kim strikes a rockstar pose with a peace sign and an electric guitar. The band's name is boldly painted on the drum kit, adding a comedic yet politically charged edge to the artwork. Graffiti tags and a worn urban wall form the backdrop.
Satirical street art by Loretto from 2018 in Shoreditch, London, UK, depicting a mock band called 'The Psychos.' The mural features caricatures of world leaders: Donald Trump on vocals, Vladimir Putin on drums, and Kim Jong-un playing a guitar. Trump leans into the microphone, Putin sits stoically with a yellow tie, and Kim strikes a rockstar pose with a peace sign and an electric guitar. The band's name is boldly painted on the drum kit, adding a comedic yet politically charged edge to the artwork. Graffiti tags and a worn urban wall form the backdrop.
Satirical street art by Loretto from 2018 in Shoreditch, London, UK, depicting a mock band called 'The Psychos.' The mural features caricatures of world leaders: Donald Trump on vocals, Vladimir Putin on drums, and Kim Jong-un playing a guitar. Trump leans into the microphone, Putin sits stoically with a yellow tie, and Kim strikes a rockstar pose with a peace sign and an electric guitar. The band's name is boldly painted on the drum kit, adding a comedic yet politically charged edge to the artwork. Graffiti tags and a worn urban wall form the backdrop.

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