Munkacsy Exhibition Opened in Beijing

Beijing (MTI) – Professionals –  have been present on the opening day of the Beijing Painter Academy – could be pleased with the works of Mihaly Munkacsy in Beijing.

Three dozen Munkacsy pictures can be seen in the exhibition presenting the turn of the 18-19th century Hungarian art, by courtesy of the Hungarian National Gallery and Imre Pakh private collector. Next weeks’ visitors can learn about the works of Laszlo Paal, Pal Szinyei Merse, Sandor Bihari and Geza Meszoly and Janos Vaszary as well. There is also Hans Temple’s Munkacsy-portrait from 1887. In the exhibition space located on two levels, a total of almost 100 Hungarian paintings offer a unique atmosphere in Chinese environment.

In the speeches, in addition to the appreciation of the art of Munkacsy there was much discussed about innovative Hungary and intensified bilateral cultural relations as well. Bence Retvari recalled that 104 Hungarian-related cultural events were organized in Beijing last year. He stressed Hungary is proud of what she has and is pleased to present it, while is receiving and happy to get acquainted and provides space to the presentation of other nations’ cultures. He stated that directly before the exhibition, Laszlo Baan signed an agreement with the President of the Painter Academy, Wang Ming about taking the works of the famous Chinese painter, Bai Chi to Hungary, MTI says.