New contemporary gallery opened in Szeged
A new contemporary gallery opened in Szeged on Wednesday, May 8, with the exhibition of local artist Ákos Marton. At the time of writing, the Kiss Kunszt is the only contemporary gallery in the city.
Owner Szilvia Kiss greeted the guests at the opening. Talking about her goals, she explained that the gallery will provide space for temporary exhibitions every month, and the works of Hungarian designers, applied artists, and fine artists can be purchased here in the future. Another main goal is for the gallery to become an intellectual entertainment venue for the people of Szeged.
In addition to contemporary fine arts, Hungarian applied arts, music, and literature will also play a major role.
At present, the works of several fine and applied artists from Szeged – Ákos Barnabás Marton, Ágota Kincses, Zsuzsa Csala, Krisztina Farkas, and Zsuzsanna Deák – are exhibited and can be purchased at Kiss Kunszt Gallery.
On behalf of the Szeged municipality, Tamás Nyéki, an employee of the cultural department, greeted the guests and said that the municipality has been and will continue to be a good partner for creators and artists, and tries to provide all the help they can for their work.
In her opening speech, art historian Anna Váraljai, the curator of the gallery, said that when a new gallery opens, there is a special message about who the first exhibitor is. Váraljai explained that by starting with Ákos Marton's exhibition – which was a completely conscious choice – they wanted to express that the gallery's vibe is fresh and young, and the place is open to new things.
The curator also referred to the fact that Ákos Marton and his street art are not unknown in Szeged, as in recent years together with Leo Vinkó they have painted the firewalls of several buildings in Szeged. And now the Szeged audience can get to know Marton's paintings as well, she added.
At the end of the opening, Krisztián Grecsó performed his own poems set to music.
Photos by Szilvia Molnar / Szegedify, paintings by Ákos Marton.
