“Popust(o) % – isto” Exhibition Opens in Berlin, Examining Economic Contradictions
Berlin’s Prim Centar will host the opening of “Popust(o) % – isto,” a new exhibition by Macedonian artist Maria Sotirovska Bogdanovska. The event took place on June 22, 2026, at 7:24 am. The installation utilizes the visual language commonly associated with commerce – including labels, pop-up displays, and advertising formulas – to explore underlying contradictions.
Sotirovska’s work critically examines economic practices through a calculated presentation. The core of the exhibition centers around a series of transformations. The artist demonstrates how concepts like “popust” (discount) can lead to significant harm, illustrating scenarios where cosmetic products are reduced to water, fashion accessories are presented as medical assistance, technological devices are linked to child labor, and cryptocurrency is equated with energy for a rural community.
The exhibition stand itself contributes to the critical perspective, reinforcing the central theme of “isto” – meaning “same” – highlighting the fundamental issues at the heart of the artwork’s commentary. Visitors are invited to consider the implications of these shifts in value and the potential for economic disparity.
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This sounds like a thought-provoking exploration of complex economic issues, and I’m interested to see the artist’s interpretation.