The scandal surrounding an art installation in Muynak, which allowed tourists to visually restore the Aral Sea, has taken an unexpected turn. After a wave of criticism on social media, the energy drink brand Gorilla removed its advertising banners from the installation.

Blogger Nikita Makarenko reported this, noting that the author of the work can now decide the fate of his creation independently.

Earlier, it became known that the popular installation, set up by enthusiasts for the Stikhiya festival, was completely covered with advertisements for an extreme marathon. The structure had a unique effect: when viewed through it at the desert, it created the illusion of a sea surface. The transformation of conceptual art into an advertising billboard drew sharp public condemnation, seen as a sign of disrespect for the region's historical memory.

However, the banner incident revealed even more resonant facts. It turned out that Gorilla, the drink manufacturer, is among the top 10 recipients of customs benefits in Uzbekistan. According to the data provided, the company underpaid customs duties equivalent to $34 million to the state budget last year.

The blogger questioned on what basis support for a product, which many experts consider harmful to health, has been effectively elevated to the status of a state-significant project.

Source: podrobno.uz