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Bakos Tamás' "Painting the Blues": An Exhibition of Raw Blues-Inspired Portraits

Explore compelling portraits by Bakos Tamás, uniquely crafted on found wooden panels with historical textures.

This "Painting the Blues" exhibition by Bakos Tamás presents an evocative cycle of works. It features blues music-inspired portraits, created on unique wooden panels sourced from demolition sites or trash. Tamás's artistic practice transforms discarded materials into powerful art, reflecting a connection between raw emotion and historical textures. Visitors can experience the depth of this Hungarian artist's vision.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases Bakos Tamás' "Painting the Blues" series, featuring portraits inspired by blues music cover photographs. The works are created on found wooden panels, often sourced from demolition sites or trash, reflecting a raw and unconventional approach to art.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Painting the Blues" by Bakos Tamás presents a compelling cycle of works inspired by the iconic cover photographs of blues music records. Tamás creates these portraits on wooden panels that he finds in demolition sites or trash, imbuing each piece with a unique history and texture. Bakos Tamás, born in 1976 in Nagykőrös, Hungary, has a background that includes homelessness in Budapest from 2000 to 2013, followed by extensive exhibitions in museums and galleries and presentations at international art fairs. His artistic practice is deeply intertwined with his life experiences, and "Painting the Blues" reflects this, drawing connections between the raw emotion of blues music and the discarded materials he transforms into art. The exhibition's focus on musicians like John Lee Hooker, Little Walter, Billie Holiday, and Muddy Waters highlights Tamás' engagement with the rich legacy of blues.

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Bakos Tamás: "Painting the Blues" key exhibition facts

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Venue
Alte Schmiede
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 26, 2024 – May 17, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Bakos Tamás, born in 1976 in Nagykőrös, Hungary.
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