Koller Gallery

The Koller Gallery is a private gallery in the Castle District of Budapest, founded in 1953.^[1] At the top floor of the three storied atelier-house, there is a memorial room for the Hungarian artist Amerigo Tot.^[2]

History

In the post war period the gallerist György Koller (1923–1996) founded the Association of Hungarian Engravers (“RMAK”)in 1953. In 1980, the first private gallery of Hungary was opened in the atelier-house of the Hungarian-Italian sculptor Amerigo Tot. From that time on the Koller Gallery presented not only graphic artists, but also sculptures and paintings. By 1984, an exhibition cum auction room was established in the Hungarian National Gallery, which is known to extend cooperation with Koller Gallery. Additionally, an exhibition room was opened in Sándor Petőfi street as well as in the Hilton Hotel in the Castle District. György Koller died in 1996.

In 2006, the grandson of György Koller became the managing director of the Koller Gallery. The aim of the gallery still is to represent Hungarian and international modern and contemporary art.

Represented artists

From the beginning, the gallery represented contemporary artists, especially engravers and graphical artists. The Koller Gallery also represents modern and contemporary sculptors and modern and contemporary painters. The gallery also offers art appraisals and services for art collectors.

Amerigo Tot memorial room

The Koller Gallery has been established in the former atelier-house of the Hungarian-Italian sculptor Amerigo Tot.^[3] To pay a tribute to the artist, a permanent memorial room cum exhibition center has been opened in fall 2010.

References

^ Kata (2019-08-01). "Secret Oasis in the Castle District: Koller Gallery". Budapest Connection. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
^ "Amerigo Tot room". museuly. 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
^ "Amerigo Tot". Koller Gallery. Retrieved 2021-03-06.