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Josai Establishes Exchange with Budapest Museum of Fine Arts

On June 18, by the invitation of former Hungarian Ambassador to Japan, Sűdy Zoltán, and his wife, the Josai delegation visited the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts, a building renowned for its art nouveau-style architecture. Designed by Hungarian architectural genius Ödön Lechner, the building stands as an important monument to both the Art Nouveau movement and architectural history in general.

The foyer ceiling is lent a vibrant air with tile designed by the pride of Hungary, the Zsolnay studio. There is even a portion of the building done in a Mughal style.

Museum curator, Takacs Imre, and Asian Art specialist for the Hopp Ferenc Museum, Fajesak Gyorgyi, spoke at length on such topics as Japanese art and, Josai Museum’s specialty, ukiyo-e. When the topic turned to JIU’s art curatorial program, Mr. Takacs generously offered to have JIU students work as interns at the museum. We look forward to this splendid opportunity.

Afterward, the delegation took in the museum’s treasured Asian art collection, including over 2000 ukiyo-e prints, netsuke, sheaths, as well as Chinese and Korean art.

Curator Tacaks Stands at the Entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts with its Excuisite Zsolnay Ceiling

Curator Tacaks Stands at the Entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts with its Excuisite Zsolnay Ceiling

 

Interior of Museum of Fine Arts

Interior of Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts Building

Museum of Fine Arts Building


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