Bulgaria has already parted ways with the lev as its currency, but the symbol reappears in the art of Huben Cherkelov in Vienna. His exhibition titled "Change in Value" is not an abstract concept but a precise commentary on the meaning of money when it is no longer a means of exchange.
The Bulgarian artist Huben Cherkelov has brought the lev back into the spotlight, but this time as part of his art. The exhibition "Change in Value," currently on display in Vienna, takes a critical look at the role and meaning of currency. It reflects on the symbolic and cultural significance of the lev, which was replaced by the euro when Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007.
The artwork is a thought-provoking reflection on the economic and social changes that occur when a country transitions to a new currency. Cherkelov's pieces transform the lev from a monetary unit to an artistic medium, prompting viewers to reconsider the value and symbolism of money beyond its functional use.
