Roundtable discussion with the participation of artists Sári Ember, Dóra Maurer, István Nádler, Márton Nemes, Gergő Szinyova
Moderator: Gábor Rieder, art historian
Introduction: Sandro Droschl, Áron Fenyvesi (curators of Abstract Hungary)
The event taking place at Ludwig Museum follows by a few days the opening of the exhibition Abstract Hungary presented by the Künstlerhaus, Halle für Kunst & Medien of Graz (KM – Graz) displaying a selection of Hungarian artists. The roundtable discussion enables beyond a more detailed understanding of the curatorial concept to exchange thoughts with participants about the aspects leading to their involvment in the exhibition.
The event’s language is Hungarian and participation is free. The available places are limited, seats are at disposal in order of arrival.
Location: Library of Ludwig Museum (2nd floor)
Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art
1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
www.ludwigmuseum.hu
Special thanks for the support of the Austrian Cultural Forum Budapest.
About the exhibition:
The exhibition Abstract Hungary (24.06. – 09.07.2017) at the KM– Graz is presenting twenty-four Hungarian artists of different generations whose artistic practice is devoted to current variations of abstract art. The exhibition represents a further development of the narrative blueprint for the much-discussed concept of abstraction. It will feature both established and new artists, some of whom are exhibiting their work for the first time in Austria. On two floors indoors and in a sculpture in public space, art by younger and middle generations enter into a dialogue with pioneers from the 1960s whose oeuvres have remained relevant to the present-day production of art.
The term “abstract” plays an overriding role in the show, in the sense that it represents an open-minded, productive attitude that transcends the ostensible practice of formalism. The term also encompasses an art historical, discursive dimension that sheds some critical light on the factor of time, while also regarding the participating artists as a connective element. In a period of ambivalent political, social, economic, and technological spheres, abstract art interprets things beyond the local. This approach plays with the concept of an independent international language, underscoring its strength as a binding element that surpasses language barriers.
Exhibiting Artists:
Imre Bak, Sári Ember, János Fajó, Andreas Fogarasi, Péter Tamás Halász, György Jovánovics, Tamás Kaszás, Zsófia Keresztes, Ilona Keserü Ilona, Adrian Kiss, Ádám Kokesch, Tamás Komóroczky, László Lakner, Little Warsaw, Mira Dalma Makai, Dóra Maurer, István Nádler, Márton Nemes, Péter Puklus, Klára Rudas, Gergő Szinyova, Zsolt Tibor, Ádám Ulbert, Júlia Vécsei
Künstlerhaus, Halle für Kunst & Medien (KM– Graz)
Burgring 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
0043 316 740084, info@km-k.at, www.km-k.at
Supported by: Botschaft von Ungarn, Collegium Hungaricum Vienna
NOW Esterházy Foundation, Eisenstadt
Duration: 24.06. – 07.09.2017
Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sponsors: Bundeskanzleramt Österreich, Das Land Steiermark, KM– Graz
