 Depicts Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honecker locked in a

kiss
 A commentary on the close relationship between the Soviet Union and East Germany during
the Cold War
 Suggests that political leaders can become so close that they lose sight of the well-being of
their people
 Depicts a same-sex kiss and was seen as a criticism of the government
 Considered a powerful symbol of the Cold War and political divisions
 Metaphor for the close political alliance between the Soviet Union and East Germany
 Title "My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love" highlights the sense of hopelessness
and powerlessness under oppressive regimes
 A commentary on the role of art in society and its ability to challenge power structures
 Iconic and enduring symbol of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War
 Representation of the LGBTQ community and a symbol of their struggle for equality and
acceptance
 Reminder of the dangers of political extremism and the importance of freedom and
individuality