András Böröcz and László László Révész's 1980s performances revisited in exhibition
An exhibition featuring the works of Hungarian artists András Böröcz (born 1956) and László László Révész (1957–2021) from the 1980s has been curated by Dávid Fehér, with Zsófia Kergyó as assistant curator. Often referred to as 'the theatre of painters,' their innovative approach combined performance, theatre, and visual art with a touch of irony. As members of the INDIGO group under Miklós Erdély, their creations (1977-1990) drew inspiration from Shakespeare, Goethe, and various mythological narratives. Their performances incorporated classical pieces by Mozart and Mussorgsky, alternative rock, ballet, and film projections. They achieved global acclaim through tours in North America (1984, 1986), Germany (1986), and documenta 7 in Kassel (1987). The exhibition includes documentary materials, sculptures, and previously unseen video recordings.
Key facts
- András Böröcz and László László Révész created joint performances from 1977 to 1990.
- Their work combined performance, theatre, and painting with irony and humor.
- They were members of the INDIGO group led by Miklós Erdély.
- Performances included references to Shakespeare, Goethe, and mythological themes.
- Music ranged from classical composers like Mozart to alternative rock by Eszperantó Eszpresszó.
- They toured North America in 1984 and 1986, Germany in 1986, and appeared at documenta 7 in Kassel in 1987.
- The exhibition features a portfolio with photographs by György Makky and video recordings by Nina Czeglédy.
- Curated by Dávid Fehér with assistant curator Zsófia Kergyó.
Entities
Artists
- András Böröcz
- László László Révész
- Miklós Erdély
- György Makky
- Nina Czeglédy
- Dávid Fehér
- Zsófia Kergyó
Institutions
- INDIGO
- College of Fine Arts
- documenta 7
- NEWEAST
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany
- North America
- Hungary