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Discover the Inspiring Journey: Bakos Tamás's 'Exiled on Side Streets' Art Exhibition

Witness powerful works from Tamás Bakos, an artist who transformed his urban experience into compelling contemporary art.

The exhibition 'Bakos Tamás: Exiled on side streets' delves into the remarkable oeuvre of Tamás Bakos. For thirteen years, Bakos lived and created art on the streets of Budapest, crafting a powerful body of work that eventually led to his artistic recognition. This unique collection highlights his journey from homelessness to celebrated artist, offering profound social commentary and insights into urban life.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the work of Tamás Bakos, an artist who lived on the streets and in underpasses of Budapest for thirteen years. The exhibition highlights the quality and scope of his oeuvre, which was discovered by a Viennese gallerist, leading to his transition from homelessness to artistic recognition.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Bakos Tamás: Exiled on side streets' presents the artistic journey of Tamás Bakos, born in 1976. For thirteen years, Bakos lived and worked in the streets and underpasses of Budapest, creating a significant body of work. His art gained attention from a Viennese gallerist, marking a turning point in his life and career. The text accompanying the exhibition includes commentary from Robert Sommer, titled '_Zwischen Vogelfreiheit und Kunstmarktzwang: Bakos Tamás – ein österreichisch-ungarisches Märchen_'. This commentary frames Bakos's story as a fairy tale, noting his transition from homelessness to becoming a recognized artist. It also touches upon broader discussions in art theory, referencing Peter Weibel's opinion that many artists are 'accomplices of the market,' and contrasting this with Bakos's unique path from the margins.

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Venue
Alte Schmiede
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 1, 2016 – Oct 31, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Tamás Bakos is the featured artist, with supplementary commentary provided by Robert Sommer.
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