Curatorial Narrative The anonymous creation “Going home; don’t be delayed by VD” occupies a unique position within the oeuvre of propaganda art, its precise date of origin lost to history. Executed in the style of late Modernist and Art Deco influences, the piece eschews traditional brushwork for a more graphic approach, underscoring its didactic purpose. The subject matter is unambiguously architectural, yet devoid of any grandiose or monumental pretensions. Instead, it presents a humble, utilitarian structure that serves as a backdrop for a stark message. The palette, dominated by black and blue tones, modulated by beige and yellow accents, imbues the image with an air of clinical detachment. This chromatic structure conveys a sense of authority, underscoring the gravity of the warning. When enlarged to its actual dimensions of 44×62, the spatial depth of “Going home; don’t be delayed by VD” becomes more pronounced, with the faa