Mobius Gallery recently opened ROMAN TOLICI – Realpolitik, a thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the essence of critical political systems and the central influential figures that have shaped human history up to the present day.
The exhibition’s title draws inspiration from the eponymous concept articulated by Ludwig von Rocheau, a 19th-century German writer and politician. However, in this context, the term is devoid of its positive connotation. Tolici’s rendition of realpolitik delves into political strategies that are often intimidating, unethical, or ruthless.
“I have literally and figuratively perceived politics through a negative lens. It is a landscape shaped by the politicization of history, wherein the perception of positive and negative figures ebbs and flows based on the prevailing political power that molds historical narratives. In my exploration of Realpolitik, I earnestly sought to eradicate bias. No individual remains untarnished; we all bear the weight of historical transgressions, encompassing violence, cruelty, and injustice, irrespective of our level of involvement in the political sphere—whether passive observers or active participants”, said the artist Roman Tolici.
Exploring the real face of the central political systems and characters that impacted human history up to the current moment, Realpolitik offers an unconventional perspective on global politics, investigating it from discomforting angles that unveil concealed identities and expose the genuine face of malevolence. Roman Tolici analyzes humanity’s profoundly susceptible essence while highlighting the intricate interplay of political symbols, seemingly birthing one another within an unending cycle of manipulation and power exploitation.
The “Realpolitik” exhibition can be visited at The Institute space from Combinatul Fondului Plastic from Wednesday to Sunday, between 4 and 8 p.m.
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