253 Gábor Városi is one of the most puzzling figures in contemporary Hungarian architecture. Firstly, because he is not an architect, “just” a fine artist, and secondly, because his lack of qualifications does not interest him in the least. And how well that is! Unlike all those whose wings are clipped during their architectural design studies, he has managed to keep them, and so he flies in joyful circles above the gloomy landscape. Moreover, he not only designs for pleasure, but also undertakes the realization of a villa or an apartment building as his own undertaking. All of Városi’s houses so far have shown progress and improvement. It is through a series of these that he has developed his own language of forms. This personal expression is not, however, a deliberate polishing of the obligatory trademark characteristic of star designers, especially international ones, but an imprint of a sincere passion for the experience of architecture. In Városi’s buildings, it is this passion that is the most transparent and striking element. There is no limit that he does not attempt to cross, and his transgressions are usually crowned with success. Városi’s creative method has its origins in both the visual arts and architecture. Jeff Koons, for example, is anxious to avoid ever personally touching the artworks that go on display in museums and galleries under his name. Although he is not the one who physically produces the objects, without the essence, the spirit, the idea, the genius that is Jeff Koons, all these works could never be realised, goes the artistic message. Everything was available for them except the essence, the inspired touch. That is what the artist is for. Champagne in the Snow The home of an artist ART HOME BUDAPEST
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