Bulgaria has been experiencing a rapid decline in population over the last 30 years. As the population dwindles, there are fewer and fewer children to attend class, leading to the closure of several schools each year. Although some of the buildings have been renovated and repurposed as housing or hotels, many remain abandoned.

The exhibition searches for answers and explores alternative futures in the context of continuing urban decline and rural flight. Through showcasing the work of photographer Alexander Dumarey, the pavilion provides a platform for debate and speculation on these pressing issues.