“Complete Shamelessness, from the Workers’ Illustrated News” is an artwork by John Heartfield, created in 1930. The piece belongs to the Dada art movement and is classified under the genre of illustration.
The artwork displays a central figure, an elegantly dressed man in a suit and hat, prominently situated against a background of various newspaper clippings. The clippings, which appear to cover a diverse range of socio-political topics, create a chaotic collage around the figure. The central figure is shown calmly smoking a cigarette, seemingly unperturbed amidst the backdrop of headlines and imagery that suggests turmoil and controversy. The piece employs photomontage, a technique characteristic of the Dada movement, to convey a critical perspective on the contemporary socio-political climate. Heartfield’s work is known for its sharp commentary and satirical edge, reflecting the tumultuous era during which it was created.
