From Mihály Munkácsy to Andy Warhol at Budapest Fine Art Fair '08 |
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Due to the huge interest both on the side of the trade and the public, the exhibition had to be moved to a new site as early as three years after its launch. In 1997, the 4th Antique Interior exhibition of antiquities was organized in the Art Hall. Since the number of the exhibitors rose to its double and the supply was becoming more and more rich, also the number of visitors grew significantly and reached 10,000 at that time. Soga Auction House, the first foreign gallery from Bratislava showed its works of art in 2001 for the first time, followed by two galleries from Paris in 2005. With the market dynamically developing, the exhibition became more and more attractive on the international market, too. Due to increasing interest, in 2007 three famous French galleries – Galerie la Minotaure exhibiting both antique and contemporary works, Galerie Pascal and Galerie Vallois - also introduced themselves in addition to Komart Gallery from Bratislava and Gilden’s Art Gallery present both in London and Tel-Aviv. The fifty renowned galleries – including Gilden’s Arts being present both in Tel-Aviv and London as well as Galerie le Minotaure of Paris, showing classic and contemporary works as well – are preparing for the event to be held in late November with the crème of their collections. Erdész & Makláry Fine Arts focuses upon those 20th-century and contemporary Hungarian artists who live in France, their adopted homeland, where they are widely acclaimed and have been restored to recognition by the Hungarian public over the past few years. At the Budapest Art Fair among the artists visitors can meet the artworks of József Csáky, Miklós Gusztáv, Alfréd Réth, Endre Rozsda, Judit Reigl, and the artists died in the past one year: Tibor Csernus, István Sándorfi and Simon Hantai. Besides the works of such classics as Mihály Munkácsy, Antal Bíró, Béla Kádár, Alfred Reth and Chagall visitors of the Fair can enjoy the extraordinary and sometimes provocative works of internationally acclaimed contemporary artists both from Hungary and abroad.  This year, Pólus Palace Gallery exhibits a truly special painting at the Fair. The spectacular artwork depicts animals at fight. The previously unknown painting showed up only recently and is part of a private collection. It attracted the Gallery’s attention. Although opinions differ regarding the painter, there is a consensus that the centuries old painting originates from the workshop of one of the famous Flemish animal painters. According to professional opinions the painter can be found somewhere in the circles of Nicasius Bernaerts (1620-1678). There are some who go further and name Frans Snyders (1579-1657), perhaps one of the most famous animal painters, and teacher of Bernaerts, as the painter. On the day of the festive opening of the Budapest Art Fair, Franco Adami, sculptor who was born in Italy but is living in France – is going to celebrate his 75th birthday at the stand of the Ráday Gallery – this is the first time he is visiting Hungary, thus paying a compliment to the exhibition through his personal presence. Adami is a simple and pleasant personality – these are qualities that are actually present in his sculptures as well. He always takes efforts to retain the human dimension in his works; his purpose is to get as many people as possible to understand his works without any need for mediation and interpreting assistance. His technique is based on immediate carving. Since 1965, he has regularly participated in exhibitions in Paris and in large international events. His works of art are exhibited in the most prominent museums of the world, and several of his monumental statues can be found in public squares in numerous countries of the world, ranging from Verona to Abidjan and Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast). The accompanying events of the Budapest Art Fair antique and contemporary exhibition and fair will include guided tours for groups, and an Artmagazin Forum on arts and the art market. At the panel talks of Artmagazin, managers of galleries and other institutions will be discussing important issues such as the misconceptions versus reality concerning the trade of contemporary art gallerists, or art institutions’ strategies aimed at involving the private sector. Two new programs that will attract many with all probability will be involved as novelties by the event. At the 2008 Budapest Art Fair, with the title of ‘Video on the horizon - video and digital art in the Hungarian art market’ special focus will be given to digital and media art reviewing its historical and technical issues, ways of presentation, analysing the related copyright problems and examining its market position. During the exhibition in the Auditorium of Art Hall, a four-day series of presentations will take place, which will be divided into blocks dedicated to a certain aspect. Each block of presentation will be preceded by a guided discussion featuring invited experts, artists, university students and public personalities. Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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