Published: December 23 2023
An exhibition showcasing the life's work of Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely is currently on display in Budapest, Hungary. This retrospective exhibition titled "Victor Vasarely: The Responsive Eye" features almost 200 of Vasarely's masterpieces and provides a chronological overview of his career.
Vasarely Museum Budapest
The Vasarely Museum Budapest, which opened in 1987, houses the most comprehensive collection of Vasarely's works in the world. The museum was established to preserve and display the generous donations made by the artist. Apart from the renowned op art pieces, the collection also includes unique rarities such as figurative compositions and experimental graphic works.
Representation in Foreign Exhibitions
In recent years, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest has organized solo exhibitions of the Vasarely Museum's works in major foreign museums and exhibition venues. These exhibitions have been held in London, Vienna, Rome, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Argentina, Japan, and China, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Historical Exhibition in South Korea
A previous exhibition of Vasarely's works was held 33 years ago in 1990 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, South Korea. However, the current retrospective exhibition in Budapest is considered more comprehensive and representative of Vasarely's art than ever before.
Showcasing Vasarely's Oeuvre
The exhibition in Budapest, organized in collaboration with the Seoul Arts Center, presents Vasarely's career chronologically and focuses on thematic groups and series. It also highlights the specific technical processes employed by the artist during each period.
Photo: Facebook/Vasarely Múzeum Budapest
Questions & Answers
Who is Victor Vasarely? Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist, known for his contributions to op art. He lived from 1906 to 1997.
Where can I see an exhibition of Victor Vasarely's works in Budapest? You can see an exhibition of Victor Vasarely's works at the Vasarely Museum Budapest, which is a member institution of the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest.
What is the name of the exhibition currently on display at the Vasarely Museum Budapest? The current exhibition at the Vasarely Museum Budapest is called "Victor Vasarely: The Responsive Eye".
How many works are on display at the Victor Vasarely exhibition in Seoul Arts Center? There are almost 200 works on display at the Victor Vasarely exhibition in Seoul Arts Center.
When did the Vasarely Museum Budapest open? The Vasarely Museum Budapest opened in 1987.
What can I expect to see at the Vasarely Museum Budapest? At the Vasarely Museum Budapest, you can expect to see a comprehensive collection of Vasarely's works, including op art works as well as unique rarities not seen elsewhere.
Where have the exhibitions from the Vasarely Museum Budapest been showcased in recent years? The exhibitions from the Vasarely Museum Budapest have been showcased in major foreign museums and exhibition venues, including the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Kunstforum Wien in Vienna, the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome, the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris, the Palazzo Reale in Milan, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid. They have also been successful in Argentina, Japan, and China.
