Sam Havadtoy's 'Only Remember the Future' at Fondazione Mudima, Milan

At Fondazione Mudima in Milan, Sam Havadtoy (born in London, 1952) showcases forty new pieces, including both paintings and sculptures, under the curation of Gino di Maggio. The exhibition, named 'Only Remember the Future,' is available for viewing until July 8, 2016. Havadtoy, who identifies as a migrant, was born to Hungarian parents and spent his childhood in Hungary before relocating to London in 1971 and then to New York in 1972 for financial reasons. His artwork embodies his transient identity, featuring lace—a material traditionally used in Eastern European funerals. A vintage Fiat 500 draped in lace welcomes attendees at the entrance. Additionally, the exhibition includes fourteen painted doors called 'Doors,' symbolizing stations of a Via Crucis. Havadtoy's connections with figures like John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol have significantly shaped his artistic journey. He acknowledges Yoko Ono for inspiring his minimalism, credits Warhol for his early print work, and regards László Moholy-Nagy as a key influence. In 1992, he established Galéria 56 in Budapest, showcasing artists such as Haring and Warhol. The Mudima venue has previously featured modernists like Allan Kaprow and Marcel Duchamp, where Havadtoy also encountered art historian Arturo Schwarz.