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Kata Legrady

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Kata Legrady, a Hungarian artist born in 1974, transforms childhood objects and instruments of violence into symbolic artworks. Her pieces, displayed at the Mudima foundation, include works from series such as Guns and Candies and Disney, where weapons like artillery shells and Kalashnikovs morph into artistic statements. Her compositions are simplified and direct, aiming to stimulate the viewer's mental and physical perception.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of contemporary art and symbolic art exploring themes of childhood and violence, as well as readers interested in the intersection of culture and creativity.

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The presigious catalogue following the first solo exhibition of the artist in Italy at Fondazione Mudima.

The presigious catalogue following the first solo exhibition of the artist in Italy at Fondazione Mudima.

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Kata Legrady

The book compiles the pieces exhibited at the Mudima foundation, showcasing the evolution of her artistry. From the Guns and Candies of 2008 to the Gasmasks of 2009, Little Boy in 2009 and 2010, and progressively to her more recent works from 2011: Mickey, Pearl Harbor; Government Balançoir; CatWoman; Cheval à Bascule, culminating in the distinctive Disney series.

At first glance, there is no explicit message or concealed aspect. The work refrains from presenting complex, multilayered arrangements of images or objects. Instead, it embraces restrained, frontal, and simplified compositions. These artworks serve as carriers that, as Jeff Koons articulately expressed, are there "to stimulate and activate the viewer's mental and physical state".

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788857219653

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2014

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Edited by David Rosenberg

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Arturo Schwarz is a scholar, art historian, poet, writer, lecturer, art consultant, and curator of international art exhibitions.

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