Painted in 2025, this canvas represents the times in which we live.
The concept comes from a collection of Latin satirical poems written by Juvenal between 100–127 AD
The Roman satire genre featured a wide-ranging discussion of social mores indicative of life as we are living today; from the decline of intellectual pursuits and the miserable circumstances around us.
The satire criticizes how learned men are underpaid while public figures and government are excessively compensated and dishonest.
The noteworthy phrase from this particular satire 'rara avis' meaning “rare bird” is reference of Juvenal's works.
In the past century Winston Churchill summed it up, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Painted in 2025, this canvas represents our era.
The concept is taken from a collection of Latin satirical poems written by Juvenal between 100 and 127 AD.
Roman satire addressed a broad debate on social mores, revealing our current way of life: decline in intellectual activities and miserable living conditions.
The satire criticizes the underpayment of scholars, while public figures and the government are overpaid and dishonest.
The remarkable expression in this satire, "rara avis", meaning "rare bird", refers to the works of Juvenal.
In the last century, Winston Churchill summed it up thus: "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it."