Gábor Városi

Gábor Városi
Born(1965-12-10)December 10, 1965
EducationHungarian Academy of Fine Arts, painting, master course, Budapest
Known forartist, painter, sculptor, architect, teacher
Spouse(s)Eszter Városi (2015-2020), Dr. Fáta Városi-Izrael (2024-)
ChildrenVillő Városi (2007-), Róza Mira Városi (2016-)
Parent(s)László Városi (1928-2011) military officer and Anna Jeges (1936-2012) journalist
FamilyDr. László Városi (1961-2019)
Websitewww.varosigabor.com

Gábor Városi (born December 10, 1965) is a Hungarian painter, architect, and visual artist known for his multidisciplinary approach to art. His work integrates painting, sculpture, and architectural elements and has been exhibited internationally. His work has been exhibited internationally. He is considered a prominent figure in contemporary Hungarian art. He also authored the book VarosiBook, which features his own projects.[1][2]

Early life and education

Városi was born in Budapest, Hungary, on December 10, 1965. Városi Gábor attended the Secondary School of Visual Arts from 1980 to 1984, where he studied under Zoltán Tölg-Molnár and István Gábor. He received the Domanovszky Award and the March 15 Concept Award as recognition of his work.[3]

He continued his education at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts from 1985 to 1989, studying under Ignác Kokas and Gábor Dienes. After completing his education, he worked under the influence of prominent Hungarian artists, including Victor Vasarely, whose teachings had a lasting effect on his artistic style.[4] In 1987, he was awarded the Layota Art Scholarship, which provided him the opportunity to study in Sweden and exhibit his work internationally.[3][5][6]

Career

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.[2][7][8]

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,[9] the Shambala House on Gereben Street in District 12,[10] and he has created a villa park befitting Beverly Hills.[11]

Artistic style

The Hungarian modernist tradition and the kinetic art movement strongly influence Városi’s artistic style. 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.[2][6][12]

Personal Life

Városi is known for his unique lifestyle, which combines his passion for art with luxury property development.[12] He divides his time between his villa in Budapest and his studio,[2][13] where he continues to produce new work.[14][11]

Exhibitions

In 1987, Városi's first solo exhibition was introduced by Victor Vasarely at the Galerie de La Rochefoucauld in Paris.[15] His international acclaim was further solidified by winning first prize at the Museum of Modern Art competition in Belgium.[16]

Városi has had several solo and group exhibitions throughout his career:

  • 2018: Contemporary Art Fair, New York
  • 2015: Art Vienna, Vienna[17]

Publications

Városi is the author of VarsoiBook which serves as both a portfolio of Városi's work and an exploration of his artistic vision, presenting detailed visuals and descriptions of his major projects.[17]

Select public works

  • 2008 - Shambala Home, Budapest, Hungary[10]
  • 2013 - Art Home, Budapest, Hungary[6]
  • 2016 - Museum of Ethnography, Budapest, Hungary (Artistic Director)[18]
  • 2020 - Poet’s Garden, Budapest, Hungary[9][19][20]

References

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  2. ^ a b c d "Városi Gábor festőművész kétlakásos háza, kontrasztos PREFA homlokzattal". www.proidea.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  3. ^ a b webformance. "Városi, Gábor (1965 - ) - famous hungarian painter, graphic". kieselbach. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  4. ^ "Budai luxusvillákkal ért a csúcsra Victor Vasarely magyar tanítványa: Az életvitelem Amerikában menő, itthon ciki". Pénzcentrum (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  5. ^ "Gábor Városi". Web design and E-commerce. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  6. ^ a b c "Bright & Carefree Living in Experimental Architecture | 8.12.2013 | GG Magazine". Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  7. ^ "GG December 2008, Varosi Gabor". GG Magazine. December 20, 2024. pp. 154–155.
  8. ^ "GG Magazine Dec 2014". GG Magazine. December 2014. pp. 64–71.
  9. ^ a b "Költő Kert, a kézműves villapark". Octogon (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  10. ^ a b "2,3 milliárd forintért árulják a kortárs magyar festőlegenda budai luxusvilláját + fotók". Pénzcentrum (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  11. ^ a b "TV2 Play". tv2play.hu. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  12. ^ a b "2014/1 Octogon 109. lapszám". Octogon (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  13. ^ "Rent Poets Garden Villa". Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  14. ^ "Megfestették Osvárt Andi aktját". Blikk (in Hungarian). 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  15. ^ "„Legyen trend a mosoly" – Interjú Városi Gáborral - Remind" (in Hungarian). 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  16. ^ BARNES Magazine, Hungary #1. Barnes Magazine. pp. Pages 34-37.
  17. ^ a b Tamás, Nagy; László szerk, Lelkes. Gábor Városi STORIES, ARTWORKS, ARTISTIC PERIODS. Nagy Tamás. ISBN 978-615-01-6219-5.
  18. ^ "Museum of Ethnography Budapest – Arch-Studio". Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  19. ^ "Költő Kert Villapark és Galéria: művészet, panoráma és luxus Budapesten". Lakáskultúra magazin (in Hungarian). 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  20. ^ Hungária, K. A. V. (2022-06-30). "Költő Kert: Sosem látott exkluzív lakóépület Magyarországon". KAV Hungária (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-01-05.