
Hungary
Hungary's contemporary art scene is a captivating blend of history and modernity, encapsulating the nation's unique cultural evolution. Key venues such as the Ludwig Museum in Budapest and the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Arts in Debrecen celebrate this balance. Artists like El Kazovsky, remembered for his surrealist paintings, and Dóra Maurer, recognized internationally for her conceptual and visual art, carry forward the legacy of Hungarian creativity. As Budapest's Art Market grows annually, new talents are continually emerging, enriching the nation's artistic profile. Explore Hungary's dynamic contemporary art at Composition Gallery's website.
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Nouveau Réalisme is an artistic movement founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany and painter Yves Klein during a collective exhibition at a gallery in Milan. Restany wrote the original manifesto in April 1960, proclaiming the movement. In October of that year, nine artists, including Martial Raysse, Yves Klein, Daniel Spoerri, Jean Tinguely, Arman, Pierre Restany, and three Ultra-Lettrists—Jacques de la Villeglé, François Dufrêne, and Raymond Hains—signed the declaration. In 1961, the movement expanded to include Mimmo Rotella, Niki de Saint Phalle, Gérard Deschamps, and César. The movement emphasized a return to reality in art, often incorporating everyday objects and exploring the boundaries between art and life.
