Márffy Ödön's exhibition in Kogart

Colors, light, and glamour-Márffy Ödön’s paintings in Kogart Gallery, Budapest

The unique exhibition is open till August, 1, 2010.

Márffy Ödön’s paintings transmit optimism to the visitors: harmony, the use of light and bright colors, freshness, and joy fill in the rooms through the works.

Márffy Ödön (1878-1959) was one of the most important representatives of the first Avant-garde movements in the 20th century Hungary. The artist visited Paris, where he spent several years with studying the art of Matisse and Cézanne. The effect of the French painters impressed Márffy’s point of view significantly; he used his experiences and fresh knowledge after having returned to Hungary. He became founder of innovative movements, such as “Nyolcak” or “KÚT”.  Also, he befriended with the intellectuals of the era, for example Ady Endre, Rippl-Rónai, or Fülep Lajos. In 1920, he married Ady’s widow, Csinszka, whom he portrayed in his lyric paintings. Although his portfolio includes the effects and impressions of several different eras, the use of light colors, modern point of view, French elegance, and artistic richness signal all of his paintings in the collection.

The exhibition presents Márffy’s entire anthology of paintings. Some rarely seen and almost forgotten works of art are exhibited besides his well-known and famous pieces. More than a hundred paintings—including portrays, landscapes, lakeshore-scenes, home-interiors, and the world of circus— await visitors in Kogart Gallery, Budapest.