Completed in 1909 the Hungarian Pavilion was the third to be erected after the
Italian and Holland pavilions in Venice. The architect, Geza Maroti was one
of the most important artist of the Hungarian secessionist movement. 
The Hungarian Pavilion, Venice, Giardini. photo by Török Viktória

Detail of the Hungarian Pavilion, Venice, Giardini. photo by Török Viktória

Katharina Fritsch: Stilleben, Arsenale, Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória

Some serious collectors...Mr Roman Abramovic with his glamorous art dealer wife,
Dasha Zhukova and the famous boat, Luna (pictured)  that blocked the view and made
Venetians upset in Venice. Right in front of the entrance of the Giardini.
(Not to mention the parties on the boat. Oh well.)
54th Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória 



The Pavilion of Ukraine I found (again) by accident. This was the last work I
saw before we left Venice. I still had half a day to enjoy the city before we
departed for Budapest and I wanted to have a walk and a nice meal in Venice.
And got lost again... and found this church with the work of Oksana Mas.
Venice Biennale, Pavilion of Ukraine, photo by Török Viktória

Oksana Mas: Post-vs-Proto Renaissance, Pavilion of Ukraine, Venice Biennale,
photo by Török Viktória

Detail of the installation - the complete piece was made of 3 640 000 wooden eggs.
Pavilion of Ukraine, Oksana Mas, Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Built in the 15th century - the Contarini Mansion.
In Venetian dialect bovolo means external spiral staircase. Felt dizzy even just
looking at it. Taking a break from art at the Venice Biennale. photo by me.

Finally a sign - it wasn't easy to find it. Well, I never made friend with the map
of Venice. Nor the GPS of my Blackberry. photo by Török Viktória

On the way to the Palazzo Giustinian to watch Christian Marclay's work.
54th Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória

His 24-hour piece was on for 2 days while the press days. The work is 24 hours
of film moments in which characters interact with timepieces (just like looking
at their watches or just saying the time). Each moment is placed to correspond
with the real time. Once you sit down cannot finish watching it.
photo by Török Viktória

When I saw the work in London at the White Cube gallery they had confortable
sofas to sit on, here you had massive chairs in a charming room. Stylish.
Christian Marclay: The Clock,  Palazzo Giustinian, Venice Biennale,
photo by Török Viktória

Full House. Opening speech of the William Kentridge Exhibition this afternoon in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

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Morteza Darehbaghi: Illumination and Peace.
The Pavilion of  I. R. of Iran, Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória



In Venice Morteza Darehbaghi's work is inspired by the 240 000 Iranian martyrs who lost their lives in the war between Iran and Iraq. The work also includes photos of parents and children who were killed during bombing of cities. The images are printed on mirrors and installed at different levels depending on the age - a child visitor will see the face of a child. While looking at the images visitors can see their own faces, too. In the instillation due to limited space only 2000 images were used. Still, it was very moving.

The Coloring Book by Jeff Koons was created especially for the Royal Academy
Summer Exhibition this year. London, photo by Török Viktória

The colorful and transparent stainless steel sculpture was placed in the Courtyard.
Jeff Koons: The Coloring Book, Royal Academy of Arts, London. photo by Török Viktória

Anish Kapoor was born in Bombay and has lived in London since the early 1970s when he moved there for his studies. Over the past years he has exhibited in London and worldwide. Last autumn in London the Royal Parks and the Serpentine Gallery presented an exhibition of his large scale outdoor sculptures in Kensington Gardens.

Constructed from highly reflective stainless steel, the giant curved mirror surfaces created illusory distortions of the surroundings. As the exhibition was on until spring one could visit many times and enjoy the changing colours of the nature.  

Anish Kapoor: C-Curve, Kensington Gardens, London. photo by Török Viktória

Anish Kapoor: Sky Mirror, Red, Kensington Gardens, London. photo by Török Viktória

Anish Kapoor: Non-Object, Kensington Gardens, London. photo by Török Viktória

Anish Kapoor: Sky Mirror, Kensington Gardens, London. photo by Török Viktória



Martin Creed: Work No. 560: Everything is Going to Be Alright on the front
of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art,  Edinburgh.
photo by Török Viktória

After Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds the next artist to create commission for the Tate Turbine Hall is Tacita Dean. As the artist is best known for her poetic films it will be very exciting what she dreamt of to fill the space. Not long to go, it will be unveiled before the middle of October.  

The Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, London. photo by Török Viktória

Inside of the Sao Bento train station in Porto. The azulejos (hand painted ceramic tiles
tell you the history of Portugal and the city of Porto. A work of art.
photo by Török Viktória

The most famous symbol of Portugal, the colorful ceramic cockerel. I took this
picture in Barcelos on the Thursday market at the Campo Da Republica.
All sizes are available. photo by Török Viktória

This cross is at the ruins of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganca in Barcelos by the
river Cavado. The cross has a link to the Pilgrimage Road (El Camino) to Santiago
de Compostela. The story is told on the cross itself. photo by Török Viktória