Eszter Lázár on Curating in Hungary and Post-Soviet Art Exhibitions
Eszter Lázár, a curator affiliated with the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and Karton Gallery in Budapest, addresses the changing responsibilities of curators in Hungary, particularly in the context of post-socialist challenges. In 2009, the university intends to launch a curatorial program. Lázár stresses the importance of regional collaborations in Eastern Europe. She organized "Satellite Tunes," which included artists such as Arturas Raila and the Chto Delat group, building on her previous exhibition, "Intimations of the Past." In the summer of 2007, she took part in a curatorial workshop in Armenia. Although the Curatorial Association Budapest was founded despite financial difficulties, it is currently inactive. This interview by Allan Siegel, released on May 20, 2008, underscores the necessity for international workshops and communication in English.
Key facts
- Eszter Lázár is a curator at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and Karton Gallery in Budapest.
- Hungary lacks formal curatorial education programs, but the Hungarian University of Fine Arts plans to start one in 2009.
- Lázár curated "Satellite Tunes," an exhibition on contemporary art from Post-Soviet states, featuring artists like Arturas Raila and the Chto Delat group.
- The exhibition explores how historical memories, such as communism, influence present-day art in Post-Soviet countries.
- Lázár participated in a curatorial workshop in Armenia in summer 2007 to develop regional networks.
- She previously curated "Intimations of the Past," which included works by Chantal Akerman, Anri Sala, and Adrian Paci.
- The Curatorial Association Budapest (CAB) was founded but is no longer active.
- Lázár's work aims to change the exhibition profile at the university's Barcsay Hall and foster new dialogues in the Budapest art scene.
Entities
Artists
- Eszter Lázár
- Allan Siegel
- Arturas Raila
- Chto Delat group
- Aleksander Komarov
- Chantal Akerman
- Anri Sala
- Adrian Paci
- Anna Konik
- Luca Gobölyös
- Tibor Gyenis
- Pál Gerber
- Mario Rizzi
- Dóra Hegyi
Institutions
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts
- Karton Gallery
- ELTE (Eötvös Lóránd University, Budapest)
- Mucsarnok / Kunsthalle Budapest
- Curatorial Association Budapest (CAB)
- AICA (Association Internationale des Critiques d'Art)
- LOWFEST (Dutch Flemish Festival)
- Tranzitblog
- ARTMargins Online
- Balkon
- exindex
- Muérto
- Magyar Lettre Internationale
Locations
- Budapest
- Hungary
- New York
- Slovenia
- Poland
- Armenia
- Ukraine
- Azerbaijan
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands