DESCRIPTION

This artwork by Lkhagvadorj Enkhbat poignantly addresses a critical social issue facing Mongolia today: the disparity between the abundance of livestock and the inaccessibility of affordable meat for a significant portion of the urban population. Despite possessing an estimated 60 million livestock, over 80% of city dwellers struggle to afford meat due to the exploitative practices of middlemen. Herders are often forced to sell their livestock at extremely low prices to these intermediaries, while consumers ultimately bear the brunt of inflated prices. This piece, exhibited in Lkhagvadorj's 2024 solo exhibition "How Long Can We Afford To Be" at LKHAM Gallery, serves as a powerful commentary on the pressing issue of poverty and economic inequality in contemporary Mongolia.