Since colour is the organising principle, this time, contrasted with the traditionally historic approach of museum narratives, objects of all kinds – old and modern, sacred and profane, festive and everyday – appear side by side, opening up these artworks to new meanings and interpretations.
The exhibition consists of almost 25 thematic groups ranging from eosin-glazed Zsolnay ceramics through blue patterned printed textiles designed by William Morris to red liturgical objects. The selection includes well-known, prestigious items and pieces never before put on display, and covers every form of applied arts. The result is a unique cross section of the Museum’s collection.
The exhibition is accompanied by the ColourMirror project of the TechLab of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest.