Elke Krystufek's 'L'État c'est moi' at Galerie Barbara Thumm

At Galerie Barbara Thumm in Berlin, Elke Krystufek's exhibition titled 'L'État c'est moi – Das Geld bin ich' runs from 29 October 2005 to 14 January 2006. This showcase features an array of large photographic collages, paintings, early sculptures, and painted clothing. Included are pieces from her 2004 exhibition at BAWAG Vienna, 'The rich visit the poor and the poor visit the rich,' which displayed Zaha Hadid's huts and Catherine David's head on Krystufek's nude form. The artist's intense self-obsession is highlighted through texts that repeatedly use 'moi' and intentional French-German translation errors. Her narratives, rife with grammatical flaws, convey striking slogans. The opening event was enlivened by a dozen retirees from a nearby home donning the painted garments, enhancing the exhibition's comedic aspect.