The opening of Dezső Szabó's exhibition titled Phenomenon took place on February 19th at the House of Hungarian Photographers – Mai Manó House. The exhibition was opened by Gábor Pfiztner, the curator of the exhibition, and he expressed his gratitude. to Péter Baki, director of the Hungarian Photographers' House – Mai Manó House.
The group of works presents a segment of Dezső Szabó's nearly two decades of work that forms an independent unit within a oeuvre."The artistic concept focuses on various visual representations of phenomena observed in nature, among other things. The visuals are a clear reference to images that seem familiar from various media, television programs, and educational magazines, but also to the visual world of scientific photographs, while placing both in quotation marks and questioning the truthfulness of their appearance and content. This also gives the viewer the opportunity to critically examine what they see. " stated on website of Today's Elf House
The exhibition focused on natural phenomena. In addition to the larger photos, visitors can also see smaller images that show the process of making the pieces.
It is particularly noteworthy that the exhibition attracted a wide age group, and the high interest of young people also shows that contemporary art can address the future generation in a relevant way. Dezső Szabó's works balance on the border between nature and scientific imagery, while taking them out of context and giving them new meaning. The wines and champagnes offered at the exhibition also contributed to the pleasant atmosphere.
The exhibition raises questions that are particularly relevant in today's digital age: what do we consider authentic visual representation? To what extent can our perception be manipulated? Through the conceptual structure and aesthetic solutions of the works, they generate a kind of intellectual dialogue with the viewer, which lives on not only in the exhibition space, but also after leaving it.
The intimate atmosphere of the opening, the curatorial approach, and the openness of the visitors all contributed to the exhibition being not just a visual experience, but a truly thought-provoking event that provoked social and philosophical reflections.
The exhibition will be open from 20 February 2025 to 6 April 2025.
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