Rachid Ben Ali - Relics and Privilege - Sold

An exceptional and narrative work by artist Rachid Ben Ali, in which symbolism, social criticism and mythological references are interwoven into a visual spectacle. Relics and Privilege shows a theatrical, overcrowded scene in which the boundary between present and past is blurred. Figures, buildings, masks, text fragments and abstract shapes compete for attention, as in a dream full of hidden meanings.

Phrases like "Human Hunters Relics", "Modern science is whatever gets out of it, isn't it?", and "And their privilege" suggest sharp critiques of power, history, colonialism and contemporary science. The figure on the right, in red 'armor-like' clothing, acts as a central focal point — regal, stern, almost divine.

At the same time, more subtle scenes are hidden in the background: dancers, judges, rituals, religious and political symbols. This work is not merely decorative — it invites reflection and confrontation.