Hungarian contemporary art exhibitions open at Yuelai Art Museum

Two Hungarian contemporary art exhibitions, "The Journey: János Fajó and the Pesti Workshop" and "Meditation – Journey and Return of Attila Janos Konnyu", opened at the Yuelai Art Museum.

The exhibitions commemorate the bicentenary of Hungary's national poet, Sándor Petőfi, and are featured in the 2023 Western China Hungarian Cultural Festival  – Autumn of Budapest.

The Journey displays more than 50 paintings and silk-screen prints by János Fajó and five other founding members of the Pesti Workshop (Imre Bak, Tamás Hencze, Ilona Keserü, András Mengyán and István Nádler).

The artworks on show unfold Hungary's geometric abstraction art, where the interplay of vivid colors and bold lines visualizes a dynamic balance in the geometric patterns and spatial structures. The display will be open until Dec 7.

One of the two Hungarian contemporary art exhibitions. [Photo provided to english.liangjiang.gov.cn]

János Fajó is among the leading Hungarian constructive geometric art scene figures. His works, featuring orderly and coordinated imagery, reflect the infinity of the world's colors and shapes through the most straightforward realization. PESTI Workshop, co-founded by him and the other five contemporary artists, introduced screen-printing to Hungary and represented a new generation that emerged after the 1960s, creating an innovative and influential artistic way of expression.

Meditation presents 103 artworks of Attila Janos Konnyu, including oil paintings, digital art, sketches and manuscripts, videos and images, and sculptures and sculpture interactions. His documentary on the traditional arts in Chongqing is also featured in the display. The exhibition will be available until Feb 28, 2024.

Attila Janos Konnyu is a Hungarian artist renowned for his vibrant abstract style. His works manifest the subconscious world and evoke emotional resonance with the audience through a kaleidoscope of colors. [Photo provided to english.liangjiang.gov.cn]

Yuelai Art Museum is a non-profit art institution located in Liangjiang New Aera. The venue primarily engages in collecting, researching, and displaying contemporary art. Entrance is available between Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.