Rita Ackermann: Ülő nő | Sitting Woman
Economist and art collector László Gerő owns one of the most exciting art collections in Hungary. Viennese Actionism, which represents the torments of the human body in the form of orgiastic actions, comprises the core of this broadly-arced collection. In the eighties, László Gerő was primarily interested in collecting European avantgarde art, and, within that, lyrical abstract gesture painting. Eastern European painting occupies a distinct position within the collection; most notably, important works are included by prominent figures of the Leipzig School. There are also a large number of works by “maverick” artists who, in the past two decades, have actively engaged in the task of renewing the concept of art; having rejected conventions, working independently from genre designations and building – as well thinking further – on the past, they have sought their own individual paths. A defining arc of the sculptural portion of the collection can be linked to transformations in the genre of object art. Offering a representative overview of László Gerő’s rich, carefully built art collection, the exhibition showcases distinctive works from past decades, which have been born of the impactful – often secret-laden – narratives of the recent past. április 8. - augusztus 26. 8 April – 26 August