CroatiaThe article discusses the new solo exhibition 'Hey Sugar' by artist Masha Barišić, which opens on September 11 at Laubi – House for People and Art in Zagreb. The exhibition explores the transitional moment before a performance, focusing on the process of transformation rather than the final outcome. Barišić captures the backstage moments of preparation, make-up, dressing, positioning, concentration, touch, and gaze, as central to her artistic expression. The exhibition challenges traditional notions of identity, suggesting that it is not fixed but continuously produced and negotiated. Through oil paintings, Barišić reflects on the fluidity of self-presentation and the tension between authenticity and constructed identity. The exhibition raises broader questions about the nature of identity and the extent to which we shape ourselves daily.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on an art exhibition and does not engage with politically charged topics such as government, politics, elections, or social policies. It presents an artistic and philosophical exploration of identity through visual art, without taking a partisan stance or promoting ideological sl
