Why does something so natural and beautiful make the tears flow, the nose run, the palate itch and the throat hurt? Something that everyone loves?

Photos of the series “But I’m Allergic to Flowers” resemble abstract landscapes. Micro-worlds of shredded, soaked, torn, pressed, frozen and otherwise decomposed flowers. As if we were walking on sweating, crying, decaying planets.

Using analogue photography, Luca Markó tries to regain control over the pollens whose power is invisible but perceptible as a bodily experience.

On view: 19-23rd November 2024.