I think it’s that you can’t detach your view of the art from your political stance.

Most people dislike Putin I think, but the fact that the artist can’t express his vision (portraying Putin as lean, determined, and frankly terrifying) without you criticizing because he doesn’t look like your perception of Putin as weak or impotent (I presume?)— that’s what is getting the downvotes.

I mean, he is portrayed as a ghoul here basically, it’s in no way flattering.

I do, the watch needs a wash too! I’m usually showering after a run or the gym so, I just leave it on.