David Szauder represented by LUMAS Budapest

ABOUT THE BRAND

Twenty years ago, the founders of LUMAS opened their first exhibition space in Berlin. They aimed to attract a wider audience to the art market, so they released works by contemporary artists (especially photographers) in limited editions. LUMAS Budapest Gallery joined the international gallery chain ten years ago. It represents perhaps the largest international selection of artists in the Hungarian market, more than 250, including some of the biggest names in the contemporary art market. Over a decade, limited edition artworks from the gallery have been chosen for more than 1500 Hungarian homes, offices, and clinics. And not only the artists, but also the circle of collectors is international: we deliver paintings worldwide, to every continent.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER(S)

The Hungarian artist of the LUMAS Gallery, David Szauder works as a lecturer at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art in Budapest and has exhibited his pieces in renowned institutions such as the Pompidou Center in Paris and the Leonardo Museum in Milan. His work has also graced the cover of the Washington Post Magazine and his reflections on contemporary art have been published by Oxford University Press.

The subjects of man and technology, artificiality and authenticity, life and creation are reflected in Szauder's works. He transfers these ideas not only visually, but also conceptually into the artistic context: by using artificial intelligence and modern image editing programs, he illustrates the tension between past and future, tradition and progress, technology and craftsmanship, and science and sensuality.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITED OBJECT(S)

Folkloric Robots 1.

Folkloric Robots 7.

The vision for the "Folkloric Robots" was born in Barcelona, where David Szauder was inspired by the interaction of history and modernity that characterizes the city. “Folklore“ can generally be understood as the intangible cultural heritage of an ethnic or religious community whose traditions have been passed down through generations. If one compares the concept of folklore with the concept of the robot, they show parallels in that they are forms of information processing - one based on sensors and programming, the other one on sensuality and communality. The “Folkloric Robots” thus combine the contrasting worlds of myths of the past and visions of the future. This interweaving is literally visible, as the robots, a symbol of the future of humanity, are dressed in traditional costumes woven from fabrics that are precisely designed down to the individual threads. The traditional embroideries that adorn the robots are far more than mere decoration; they are an essential part of their identity and reflect the importance of cultural heritage in a rapidly modernizing world. Each robot highlights a distinct cultural aspect, from communal celebrations to forms of individual expression.

CONTACT

David Szauder

LUMAS Budapest