Draft:Gábor Városi
Gábor Városi
[edit]Gábor Városi | |
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| Born | November 10, 1965 |
| Education | Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, painting, master course, Budapest |
| Known for | artist, painter, sculptor, architect, teacher |
| Spouse(s) | Eszter Városi (2015-2020), Dr. Fáta Városi-Izrael (2024-) |
| Children | Villő Városi (2007-), Róza Mira Városi (2016-) |
| Parent(s) | László Városi (1928-2011) military officer and Anna Jeges (1936-2012) journalist |
| Family | Dr. László Városi (1961-2019) |
| Website | www.varosigabor.com |
Gábor Városi (born 1962) is a Hungarian painter and visual artist known for his vibrant, colourful paintings, often depicting dynamic cityscapes, abstract compositions and figurative elements. His work has been exhibited internationally and he is considered one of Hungary's most important contemporary artists.
Early life and education
[edit]Városi was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1962. He studied at the University of Pécs, where he graduated from the Faculty of Visual Arts, majoring in painting. After completing his education, he worked under the influence of prominent Hungarian artists, including Victor Vasarely, whose teachings had a lasting effects on his artistic style."Budai luxusvillákkal ért a csúcsra Victor Vasarely magyar tanítványa: az életvitelem Amerikában menő, itthon ciki". Pénzcentrum (in Hungarian). 25 October 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
Career
[edit]Városi’s artistic journey began in the late 1980s, and he quickly gained recognition for his distinctive style. His paintings are characterized by their vivid use of color, energetic brushwork, and a blend of figurative and abstract elements."A mindennapok endorfinja – interjú Városi Gáborral". Fashion Street Online (in Hungarian). 6 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
His work have been exhibited in numerous galleries across Europe and the United States, including notable solo exhibitions in Budapest, Vienna, and New York. Városi also actively participates in group exhibitions and international art fairs."Városi Gábor". Városi Gábor (in Hungarian). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
In addition to his painting career, Városi has designed and built the "Költő Kert" villa park in Budapest, an exclusive residential complex with unique architectural elements that reflect his artistic vision."Költő Kert: A kézműves villapark". Octogon (in Hungarian). Retrieved 30 August 2024."Költő Kert: Villapark és galéria Budapest szívében". Lakáskultúra (in Hungarian). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
Artistic style
[edit]Városi’s artistic style is strongly influenced by the Hungarian modernist tradition and the kinetic art movement. His work often explores themes of urban life, movement, and human emotion, rendered in a palette that ranges from soft pastels to intense, saturated colours."La villa del pittore ungherese Városi Gábor". Prefa (in Italian). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
Exhibitions
[edit]Városi has had several solo and group exhibitions throughout his career:
- 2021: Solo exhibition, Kieselbach Gallery, Budapest
- 2018: Contemporary Art Fair, New York
- 2015: Art Vienna, Vienna
Personal Life
[edit]Városi is known for his unique lifestyle, which combines his passion for art with luxury property development. He divides his time between his villa in Budapest and his studio, where he continues to produce new work."Városi Gábor". Remind (in Hungarian). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
References
[edit]- Városi Gábor. Kieselbach Galéria. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ A mindennapok endorfinja – Interjú Városi Gáborral. Fashion Street Online, 2023. március 6. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Városi Gábor. Kieselbach Galéria. (Accessed: 2024. 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Költő Kert Villapark – egy avantgárd lakható térplasztika. Octogon. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Költő Kert Villapark és Galéria: művészet, panoráma és luxus Budapesten. Lakáskultúra. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Költő Kert: Sosem látott exkluzív lakóépület Magyarországon. Kavaluminium. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ „Legyen trend a mosoly” – Interjú Városi Gáborral. Remind Magazin. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Budai luxusvillákkal ért a csúcsra Victor Vasarely magyar tanítványa. Pénzcentrum, 2022. október 25. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)
- ↑ Városi-könyv: Művek, Korszakok, Történetek. (Accessed: 23 September 2024)