As one of the oldest institutions of
contemporary art in Hungary, the Várfok Gallery is celebrating its 30th anniversary on 30 November. The
exhibition entitled The Very Best explores various oeuvres
of acclaimed artists, showcasing a playful and diverse selection of their
greatest works. Choosing from an extensive collection of more than 1,800 artefact,
the show includes the most exceptional pieces owned by the Gallery.
On display will be the largest painting by Françoise Gilot held
by the Várfok, Péter Ujházi’s monumental 4-metre piece Carpet, Franyo
Aatoth’s emblematic Heart Affairs from his red period, the
widely recognised 1973 photograph Mother and Babe-in-Arms by Péter
Korniss, an extraordinary artwork made with soot by János Szirtes,
the newest painting by Máté Orr and, finally, the remarkable Bluebeard’s
Castle by Endre Rozsda, which he worked on for more than a
decade.
To demonstrate that high-quality art comes in all sizes, the show
is accompanied by a mini-exhibition entitled The Little Ones,
exploring a variety of rare small-scale artworks, many of which have not
previously been on show to the public.
