International exhibition of contemporary art to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

After half a century, the Hungarian Revolution remains an event of real significance for European culture and politics. It was the first major popular rebellion against Soviet domination and a vital precursor of the Prague Spring, Solidarity, and the Velvet Revolution. In 1956, artists were deeply involved in the revolution through demands for artistic and political freedom. Today, artists increasingly voice through their work issues and ideas that are marginalised by politicians, engaging with issues of political and social justice. This project aims to encourage reflection on a key moment in European history and bring new perspectives on current political concerns, by inviting artists to respond to the complex and diverse associations raised by the revolution through the prism of their own experience. The truth about revolution is part of a contested history, a living process of rewriting and interpretation, in which contemporary art has a valuable role to play.

For more information, please contact the curators Maja and Reuben Fowkes by email to fowkes[at]translocal[dot]org