The Hungarian Student, 1958 (2. évfolyam, 1-7. szám)
1958 / 5. szám
4 The Hungarian Student DÓMJÁN (Continued from page 3.) József Domján’s introduction to the West took place in Switzerland, a place where keen intellectuals, who nursed their eyes on Picasso and, who probably knew psychology by heart while still attending grammar school, are vehement about two things: Malayan inferno-images and Chagall. One could not think of a better setting for the introduction of Dómján! The Swiss immediately recognized that Domján’s art was anything but extravagant folk art. At first they were surprised but soon appreciated his work. As a result of this appreciation, Dómján soon found his works in the finest collections: the Albertina in Vienna, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Into the Arena of Nations It gives us great pleasure to know that József Dómján does not believe he has reached the height of his career. He is wiser than to assume this and aware of the difficulties he is going to face. The moment has come and he has done everything to take advantage of it. He is one of the fortunate ones who has had the opportunity and the tools of portraying true Hungarian art, to break through the wall which surrounded this art. Will this be finalized here in New York, in the Broadway area? Why not? Bartók’s Concerto was composed in this neighborhood! Will he be able to bring Hungarian art out into the arena of nations ? Only the future can tell if Dómján will go forward as successfully as he has in the past. Detail from Domján’s woodcut, “Sunday Walk.” This picture shoias a young peasant couple dressed in red and gold Magyar costumes.
