Marton Nemes presents 'Techno Zen' for Hungary at 60th Venice Biennale
Hungary will be represented by Marton Nemes at the 60th Venice Biennale, showcasing his multimedia installation 'Techno Zen' in the Hungarian pavilion from April 20 to November 24. This installation dissects light and sound frequencies into harmonious layers within the pavilion's central courtyard, drawing inspiration from its Art Nouveau design. By utilizing industrial metalworking techniques, Nemes aims to foster meditative reflection among visitors, describing it as a virtual Gesamtkunstwerk. He acknowledges the influence of the 1970s Hungarian neo-avant-garde collective Iparterv, alongside artists such as Anselm Reyle and Mark Rothko. For insights into Hungary, he recommends Noémi Orvos-Tóth's 2018 book 'Örökölt sors' and expresses enthusiasm for upcoming projects by Pakui Hardware, Eddie Martinez, and Jeffrey Gibson.
Key facts
- Marton Nemes represents Hungary at the 60th Venice Biennale
- The Biennale runs from 20 April to 24 November
- Nemes's installation 'Techno Zen' is a multimedia work in the Hungarian pavilion in Giardini
- The installation uses light and sound frequencies to create harmony in the central courtyard
- Industrial metalworking processes with heavy machinery were used, leaving traces of labor
- Nemes cites influences from Hungarian neo-avant-garde group Iparterv and German artists
- He recommends reading Noémi Orvos-Tóth's 2018 book to understand Hungary
- Nemes looks forward to seeing works by Pakui Hardware, Eddie Martinez, and Jeffrey Gibson
Entities
Artists
- Marton Nemes
- Imre Bak
- Ilona Keserü
- Tamás Hencze
- Anselm Reyle
- Katharina Grosse
- Mark Rothko
- Willem de Kooning
- Pakui Hardware
- Eddie Martinez
- Jeffrey Gibson
- Noémi Orvos-Tóth
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Hungarian pavilion
- Iparterv
- ArtReview
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- Hungary
- Budapest
- Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- Central Europe
- Lithuanian Pavilion