Mak HUBJER, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Urban Immanence , 2024, 100 x 100cm, Acrylic on canvas

**Urban Immanence** serves as a critical lens on the cityscape, revealing it as not just a backdrop but a living force intertwined with the emotional and political currents of modern life. The painting captures the undercurrents of mourning, resistance, and the suffocating weight of urban existence. Through the stark contrast between the monumental architecture and the black flags, the work speaks to the inherent tensions between the grandeur of European cities and the unsettling realities they often obscure.

In the context of today’s Europe, where global crises and the normalization of human rights violations are becoming increasingly prevalent, **Urban Immanence** reflects a continent at odds with itself. The painting interrogates the regression of European identity as it faces profound political and social challenges, from rising authoritarianism to the erosion of civil liberties.

This work invites viewers to engage with the complexities of contemporary urban life, urging them to confront uncomfortable truths while also questioning the future direction of Europe’s moral and political landscape.