Sentinels of culture (2015) Painting by Janos Kujbus
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Oil
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 57.1in, Width 86.6in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $20,000 Pop Art Pop Culture
Painting The sentinels of culture was published in art magazine Artqol (Issue 21).
Story about the painting:
"The painting The Sentinels of Culture is about the gradual decline of our culture in general and the weakening of people's relationship to cultural and ethical values.
Where are the times when we ceremonially undressed, when the extraordinary event occurred that we had the opportunity to go to a concert or theater performance, to the opening of an art exhibition...
The further we go, the less we participate in them. We even rarely go to the cinema to watch a worthwhile film.
After all, why even if we have the opportunity to watch it from the comfort of home on a streaming network. It seems pointless to us to go to an expensive concert when we can listen to music in bed or on the sofa. And instead of the pleasure of original art, we can just exchange one poster on the wall for another at any time.
Live contact with culture has been replaced by the screens of televisions, laptops and smartphones, from which a flood of all kinds of things are spewed at us - but they usually introduce us to a pseudo-culture or a deformed culture.
Fortunately, there are still enough people who create valuable cultural values, organize cultural events and awaken us from our comfort and lethargy.
I created this painting in their honor."
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János Kujbus, a contemporary Hungarian painter, distinguishes himself through his figurative artworks in the modern pop art style, captivating audiences not only with their substantial size, often exceeding two meters, but also with the distinctive qualities of form and content they embody.
Within the expansive canvases, the narratives unfold, portraying the everyday stories of today's individuals navigating the complexities of life in a chaotic world, seeking fulfillment and purpose. Kujbus's paintings are crafted to complement modern interiors, injecting them with originality, uniqueness, and charm.
His artistic contributions have garnered extensive recognition, with professional articles about his work featured in various prestigious art magazines. Notably, two of Kujbus's paintings, "Waiting" and "Selfie," in digital form, have been selected by NASA for inclusion in the Lunar Codex Cultural Heritage of Humanity project, symbolizing the global significance of his art.
János Kujbus has curated 15 solo exhibitions and participated in over 40 group exhibitions, showcasing his works not only in Hungary but also in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, and the United States. Through his prolific career, he continues to leave an indelible mark on the contemporary art scene, both nationally and internationally.
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Nationality:
HUNGARY
- Date of birth : 1973
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists, Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Hungarian Artists Artists presented by a gallery
JÁNOS KUJBUS: Characters deliberately taken out of context
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