The art exhibition of the Disciples of Dóra Maurer, a group exhibition dedicated to the young generation of artists taught by the iconic Hungarian artist, Dora Maurer

12 August – 19 September David Kovat’s Gallery pop-up space: 28-32 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JE

Knowing nothing about Hungarian art, I was delighted to be invited to view this latest exhibition, not least because viewing art on-line, or via Zoom, is no substitute for standing in front of, and getting lost in the picture that you are viewing.

Dóra Maurer, born in 1937, in Budapest is an iconic Hungarian artist whose work has spanned the past 50 years. Her work has been exhibited, recognised, and celebrated around the world including at the Tate Modern Gallery, which hosted the largest UK exhibition of the artist to date.

Dóra Maurer has been a huge influence on a new generation of artists and judging by this exhibition of contemporary art, Hungary is home to some amazing artistic talent. The artists taking part, represent different generations with different styles.

My favourite work (and yes, I know that a reviewer shouldn’t have favourites) has to be, ‘Balaton IV,’ a stunning work by Andras Zalavari, the youngest artist in this exhibition. The work, a photomontage, shows water from different perspectives, drawing the viewer’s eye both to the centre of the picture and to the far horizon.

 

Another photomontage work that I found myself drawn to, was another Andras Zalavari photo montage, ‘Plane-tree Allée II’. This time with verdant trees, forming a tunnel and throwing playful shadows on the ground, drawing the eye to the mysterious garden beyond.

                                      

Barbara Nagy, Floating shapes I and II, painted engraved wood captivated me for the longest time, the etched grooves, black on black, changed perspective with every movement that I made, as the light played effectively on the art.

And yet these art works are not windows, they invade the personal space of the viewer.

This exhibition aims to bring Hungarian art to a whole new audience here in the UK, and judging by the talent on show, it would be remiss of any lover of contemporary art to miss out on this exhibition.

For more information:

Hungarian Cultural Centre London

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David Kovats Gallery: https://davidkovats.com/