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February 11, 2026

A plague doctor dances with a rat at a Covid ball: Lisl Ponger’s best photograph

‘In Florida, people were told to keep the length of a baby alligator apart. So I included a character wearing an alligator mask in my pandemic-themed masked ball’

A plague doctor dances with a rat at a Covid ball: Lisl Ponger’s best photograph

TL;DR

  • The photograph 'Danse Macabre' was inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • It features a doctor in a plague mask dancing with a rat, symbolizing historical pandemics.
  • The image incorporates elements related to colonialism, including references to the Bolsonaro government and a Spanish conquistador.
  • The artwork highlights differing social distancing measures implemented by various countries.
  • Lisl Ponger is interested in colonialism and postcolonialism, which informs her staged photography.
  • 'Danse Macabre' is part of a diptych, with the other half titled 'Hidden Transcript', featuring carnival characters from different countries.
  • The artist prefers using actors or dancers for their body awareness and ability to hold poses.
  • The photograph was taken during the hot summer of 2021, adding to the challenging conditions for the models.
  • Ponger aims to create visually appealing and intellectually stimulating photographs that encourage viewers to seek more information.

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