In a dystopian future, the Burj Khalifa—once a symbol of power and wealth—now stands in ruins, overtaken by nature and inhabited by monkeys dressed as sheikhs, hoarding water as the only true currency. This provocative artwork exposes the irony of a world that, despite controlling vast oil reserves, is powerless without its most essential resource: water. A stark critique of the illusion of wealth in a society that has lost touch with life's fundamental necessities. Title: "Gilded Apes, Thirsty Kingdom" Artist: Zero Like Year: 2024 Technique: Mixed media on panel Dimensions: [100] x [100] cm Medium: Canvas Edition: Limited edition of [1-10] Signature: Certificate of authenticity included Frame: Custom frame available Provenance: The Hole Contemporary Art Gallery, Rome Exhibitions: The Hole Contemporary Art Gallery, Rome
