Artwork
Special Mounted Troops
Special Mounted Troops is a print by Olga Florenskaya. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Olga Florenskaya’s print *Special Mounted Troops* comes from her 2002 project *Russian Trophy*.
Olga Florenskaya’s print *Special Mounted Troops* comes from her 2002 project *Russian Trophy*. It’s part of a satirical series about military museums. The prints mock fortress thinking and fear of outsiders.
The project uses fake flags to poke at old rivals. Names like “North-Western Enemy” hint at real countries without saying them outright.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for this print.
Overview
Special Mounted Troops is a print by Olga Florenskaya, part of her 2002 project Russian Trophy, a satirical exploration of military culture and nationalism.
Subject & Meaning
The print is one of a series of images and objects that mock the fortress mentality and xenophobia of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, using fictional flags and unit names to allude to historical rivals and absurd enemies.
Technique & Style
The project incorporates various media, including prints, sculptures, and banners, often made from found objects and materials, presented in a wooden crate-like box with a stenciled title.
Context
Russian Trophy critiques Russia's historical relationships with other nations, using humor and satire to comment on national identity and militarism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Olga Florenskaya’s prints from 2002 turn Cold War fears into bold, graphic shapes.
