Art and science have inspired each other for centuries, and their common goal is a deeper understanding of the world. This intertwining reflects the Between spheres exhibition, which presents interdisciplinary works of art from the contemporary collection of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. The focus of the exhibition is not generally on scientific fields, but on those disciplines that play an important role in the collection: thus, technical and engineering sciences, linguistics, computer science, physics, natural sciences and heritage protection are at the center.
The exhibition interprets the relationship between art and science as a continuation of the work of iconic artists such as László Moholy-Nagy, György Kepes or Marcell Breuer. It traces this dialogue from the 1960s to the present day, consciously creating a balance between different generations of artists. The exhibition will feature internationally recognized postmodern artists, representatives of the Hungarian neo-avant-garde, artists of the middle generation and emerging young talents. – the description reads On the website of the Várkert Bazaar
Works inspired by architecture and engineering include those of Andreas Fogarasi and György Gáspár. Fogarasi's work often examines the relationship between the built environment and social structures, while Gáspár's glass art reflects the philosophy of deconstructionism, going beyond the traditional applied art genre of glass.
The artistic application of digital technology and algorithms is represented by the works of Imre Bak and Zsuzsanna Kóródi. Imre Bak’s painting moves on the border between abstraction and geometry, while Zsuzsanna Kóródi’s glass art works play with the illusion of light and movement, exploiting the optical properties of glass. Language as a scientific field also appears in the exhibition, for example in the works of Attila Csáji and Krisztián Frey. Csáji’s works examine the relationship between light and space, while Krisztián Frey’s painting explores the parallels between linguistic structures and visual art. Works dealing with the theme of nature and heritage protection include the works of Simon Hantai and Ferenc Lantos. Hantai’s works abstract the forms and patterns of nature, while Lantos’ geometric painting reflects the order and harmony of nature. Works concerning the discipline of physics, especially optics, include the works of József Bullás and Anthony Vasquez. Bullás' paintings explore the dynamics of light and color, while Vasquez's works push the boundaries of optical illusions and perception. – reads the on mnbarts.hu
Personal impressions
The Between spheres exhibition is a fascinating example of how art and science can intertwine without losing their independence, but rather enriching themselves with new layers of interpretation. I find it particularly exciting that the exhibition not only strives to artistically depict scientific topics, but also presents artists who draw on science in their way of thinking and creative tools. Creating a balance between generations is also a strength of the exhibition, as this allows us to get a more complex picture of how this dialogue has developed over the past decades. Overall, the exhibition is not only visually impressive, but also intellectually inspiring, as it forces the visitor to look at the boundary between art and science with different eyes – or rather, the lack thereof.
The exhibition can be viewed until May 11. Free admission is on the first Saturday of every month.
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