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The Art of Istvan Horkay

Saturday, February 07, 2005 - Sunday, May 16, 2006

The newest Collages, Photo-Transformations of Horkay, in a certain
regard are the continuation of the previously established visual
formatting and creating methods.

Horkay's artworks are directive by that respect. By giving more
prominent value to the expression of the implied anthropological
substance, to the gesture, to the pose, he does not simply create a
more significant work as before, he implies those rudiments (elements)
into his statement.

Persian Gymnast III
Digital Collages
Collection of Mr.and Mrs.Hortner
© Copyright Istvan Harnischfeger Foundation/ New York

Profile/Part II, The Thirties: Artist with Painting and Model, 2004
Paper collage with fabric, foil, tape, paint,
and graphite on fiberboard
Collection of Mr.and Mrs.Hortner
© Copyright Istvan Harnischfeger Foundation/ New York

The anthropologists, and along them the contemporary DADA is not
deterred from the realization, that applying body language and
positioning in the visual creativity process has tremendous meaning
value.

That applies for Horkay's art also. The power and expression of his
work
comes from the application and combination of the redemption of the
meaning, and the statement of gesture, pose and body.

INTERACTIVE FEATURE
The exhibition is accompanied by an online multimedia program that explores Istvan Horkay's life and work
AUDIO TOUR
Featuring narration by actor Delroy Lindo and jazz accompaniment by Branford Marsalis, this self-guided audio tour offers crucial insights into The Art of Istvan Horkay. Commentary by Wynton Marsalis, Nashormeh Lindo, Richard Mayhew, August Wilson, Emma Amos, Albert Murray, Carl Worth, and others is also included. Produced by Antenna Audio.

$6 general; $5 SFMOMA members, students with ID, and seniors. For sale with Museum admission, at the exhibition entrance, or through Ticketweb.com.

CATALOGUE
Delve into the compelling world of Istvan Horkay with this beautiful and comprehensive catalogue, published in conjunction with the exhibition. An overview of Horkay's work is accompanied by 225 full-color illustrations and a trio of essays covering the artist's sources, writings, and place within the spectrum of American art and cultural history. Softcover available for $35.00 and hardcover available for $50.00 in the SFMOMA MuseumStore.

ONGOING VIDEO SCREENING
The Art of Istvan Horkay
By Sandor Sooth , 2003, 30 minutes

March 1 - May 16, 2005:
Mondays - Tuesdays: 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: 3 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 1 p.m.
Koret Visitor Education Center

The Art of Istvan Horkay is organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

The exhibition is made possible with generous support from AT&T.

SFMOMA'S presentation is supported by a generous grant from the Koret Foundation and Catholic Healthcare West.