Prékopa Ágnes (szerk.): Ars Decorativa 31. (Budapest, 2017)
Zsombor JÉKELY: The Museum of Applied Arts in 2016
monial saddle studded by gemstones which is considered to be the most valuable artwork of this selection and was chosen by the Sharjah Museum to be the representative object of the exhibition. Another interesting artwork exhibited in Sharjah is a so-called Transylvanian rug; a type of rug that was produced in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th—17th centuries for Transylvanian clients. (Fig. 4) ‘33 — ‘29 — ‘36, an exhibition curated by Lucy McKenzie Prague, UM Gallery - Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design 19 December 2016 - 25 February 2017 This exhibition focuses on three women artists of the 1920s from Central Europe, and includes contemporary reflections on their work. The Museum of Applied Arts contributed with a large selection of the works of Kató Lukáts. The graphic designer and illustrator Kató Lukáts worked with conventional imagery to produce a personal vision within the restrictions of consumer culture that became a great commercial and artistic success. Almost completely unknown today outside of her native Hungary, Lukáts worked in the Interbellum with commercial packaging, advertising and illustration, and her clients included manufacturers of confectionary, automobiles and underwear, as well as the promoters of fashion and tourism. Collaborating with her husband Gyula Kaesz, she also produced interior design. After the Second World War, her work shifted to illustrating children’s books, and as private business evaporated under Communist rule, her previous work exposed her to socialist criticism. Displays Tectonics and Decoration 15 September 2015 - 3 April 2016 Curator: Magdolna Lichner Following the closure of the Lechner exhibition in the middle of 2015, the decision was made to create a smaller display which could present some newly restored plans which Lechner had made for the Museum of Applied Arts. One topic highlighted by this display was the structural design necessary for the creation of the great open spaces of the Museum. Another topic of the exhibition focused on some of the sources of the ornaments of the Museum, including oriental motifs as well as various motifs of earlier Hungarian art. Handmade Dreams—Contemporary Czech Fashion Jewellery 25 September - 9 October 2016 Curator: Petr Novy Just like Czech glass, Czech fashion jewellery has been a well-known term since the 18th century. Fashion jewellery from Bohemia has always been a synonym of quality and has managed to satisfy the tastes of customers from all corners of the world. Terms like ‘Bijoux de Boheme’, ‘Jablonec Goods’ or ‘Jablonex’ still resonate with the public. This exhibition focuses on the contemporary aspects of this historical genre. 169
