In this video artwork “To Be Doggo”, accompanied by an interactive installation. Simišić delves into the daily lives of EU families who've adopted dogs from non-EU countries. While humans navigate a labyrinth of paperwork and prejudice, it seems our four-legged companions have mastered the art of international relocation. "To Be Doggo" is more than just a tale of canine migration. It's a give and take, a process of questioning the absurdities of human society, institutional power dynamics, and the often-frustrating world of migration laws.

As you enter the exhibition, prepare to be treated like the good boy or girl you've never aspired to be. The artist has crafted an immersive installation that puts visitors through their paces, requiring compliance, patience, and perhaps a willingness to submit to arbitrary demands. The journey through the exhibition mirrors the often humiliating and frustrating experiences of navigating bureaucratic systems. You'll jump through hoops, wait patiently, and follow instructions to the letter. And just when you think you've earned your citizenship - or in this case, the right to view the film - you're faced with the ultimate question: Was it all worth it? It's a bit of a scam, really, much like the promises made to those seeking a better life abroad.

The artist is forcing us to confront the nature of our systems and the dehumanizing treatment of those we deem "other." She playfully subverts the concept of adoption, leaving us to wonder whether immigrants might have an easier time if they could be "adopted" like pets. It's a notion so absurd, but just might make sense in the kafkaesqeue chase for loopholes in the system.

Text: Jovana Trifuljesko / Spatial design: Alicia Rottke Fitzpatrick / Photography: Vladimir Vidanovski / Graphic design: Ivana Čavić