A major exhibition titled "Artists’ Colony 100" has opened at MűvészetMalom in Szentendre, Hungary, to mark the centenary of the Old Artists’ Colony founded in 1926. The show features hundreds of works by nearly a hundred artists, from founding members such as József Bánáti Sverák, Miklós Bánovszky, and Béla Onódi to contemporary figures including József Baksai and Imre Szakács. It includes iconic pieces, rare works, and recent discoveries, organized thematically with a focus on the garden motif that has long inspired colony artists.
This exhibition matters because it offers a comprehensive survey of the colony's 100-year history, highlighting its role in shaping Hungarian art and its deep connection to the town of Szentendre. By tracing the colony's evolution through shifting political and cultural contexts, the show underscores how this artist community forged a distinct identity and became an integral part of Hungary's cultural heritage. The centennial celebration also provides a rare opportunity to see works by both historic and living artists in one venue.