Anti-Propaganda Visuals

Artistic expressions challenging propaganda in the Baltic states' context.

The image presents a powerful visual metaphor illustrating the control and influence over modern news consumption. Two large, shadowy hands manipulate strings like a puppet master, controlling major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Threads) along with mainstream news outlets CNN and Fox News. The stark black background emphasizes the contrast, while the bold text at the bottom asks: "Who Controls Your News?"

This image aligns with the Baltic Hedge project’s mission by highlighting the dangers of external influence, manipulation, and disinformation campaigns. It serves as a visual warning about how narratives can be shaped by unseen forces, reinforcing the project's goal of equipping Baltic citizens with media literacy and critical thinking skills to counter propaganda and IPSO tactics.

The image visually conveys the destructive impact of psychological operations (PSYOP) and disinformation. A grayscale ear symbolizes the act of listening, while red bombs labeled "PSYOP" descend toward it, representing the assault of manipulative narratives and propaganda. The bold text at the bottom states: "FAKE NEWS, REAL BOMBS," emphasizing the tangible consequences of disinformation in shaping conflicts and justifying real-world aggression.

This image aligns with the Baltic Hedge project's mission by illustrating how psychological warfare is used to destabilize societies, spread fear, and manipulate public perception. It underscores the urgent need to strengthen media literacy and resilience against propaganda in the Baltic States.

This powerful visual represents the weaponization of disinformation. The image features a grenade composed of keyboard keys, with the word "FAKE" highlighted in red, symbolizing the explosive and destructive nature of fake news. A Soviet-style red star atop the grenade reinforces the connection to Russian propaganda. The bold text "INFORMATION IS WEAPON" underscores how misinformation is actively used as a tool of hybrid warfare to destabilize societies and manipulate public opinion.

This image aligns with the Baltic Hedge project's mission by illustrating the dangers of information warfare and the need for increased public awareness, media literacy, and resilience against Russian disinformation tactics in the Baltic States.

This striking visual from the Baltic Hedge campaign shows a person gagged with a red ball resembling a bomb, symbolizing the explosive and silencing nature of propaganda. The phrase “Explosive Trail of Propaganda” underscores how manipulative narratives can infiltrate speech, suppress truth, and ultimately lead to social destruction. The image serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous and controlling disinformation can be when left unchallenged.

A powerful visual from the Baltic Hedge campaign, this image features a skull wearing headphones colored in the Russian flag, symbolizing the deadly impact of consuming disinformation. The bold message “Don’t Let It Poison Your Mind” underscores the threat of propaganda infiltrating our thinking. This artwork warns viewers to stay vigilant and critical in the face of information warfare.

This provocative poster from the Baltic Hedge campaign shows a red-tinted globe overlaid with the Soviet hammer and sickle — a symbol of communist totalitarianism. The caption “Make Communists Great Again?” sarcastically echoes political slogans to highlight how modern propaganda attempts to revive dangerous imperial and Soviet-era ideologies. The image challenges viewers to reflect on the global threat of disinformation and ideological manipulation in today’s geopolitical landscape.

This bold and graphic poster from the Baltic Hedge campaign captures the clash between truth and disinformation. A hand holds a megaphone labeled “Fake News,” while a defiant red fist punches through it — symbolizing the power of truth breaking through propaganda. The strong slogan “Truth Against Propaganda” reinforces the project’s mission: to expose lies, empower critical thinking, and defend democratic values in the face of information warfare.

This impactful image from the Baltic Hedge campaign features a red face mask labeled “PROPAGANDA,” held in place by a raised finger in a gesture of caution. The message “Filter and Don’t Share” urges viewers to critically evaluate the information they consume before spreading it. The mask symbolizes how propaganda can spread like a virus—unless we choose to filter it out. The poster emphasizes the personal responsibility each individual carries in the fight against disinformation.

This symbolic visual from the Baltic Hedge campaign portrays red chess pieces emerging from thick fog, with the caption “Who walks in the fog of war?” The imagery alludes to the strategic confusion and manipulation often employed in hybrid warfare, where truth is obscured and ordinary people become pawns. The poster urges viewers to question hidden agendas, stay alert to disinformation, and understand the tactics used to blur the line between war and peace.

This symbolic visual from the Baltic Hedge campaign portrays red chess pieces emerging from thick fog, with the caption “Who walks in the fog of war?” The imagery alludes to the strategic confusion and manipulation often employed in hybrid warfare, where truth is obscured and ordinary people become pawns. The poster urges viewers to question hidden agendas, stay alert to disinformation, and understand the tactics used to blur the line between war and peace.