ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Ödön Békei: Capturing the Soul of Early 20th Century Budapest Ödön Békei (1876-1956) wasn’t a name widely recognized during his lifetime, yet his photographs offer an invaluable window into the vibrant and rapidly changing cityscape of early 20th century Budapest. A Hungarian photographer primarily known for his work in the pages of the influential newspaper Új Idők (New Times), Békei possessed a remarkable eye for detail and a subtle
ability to capture not just appearances, but also the atmosphere and spirit of his subjects. His legacy rests largely on the extensive collection of his photographs housed at the György Ráth Gallery in Budapest, revealing a career dedicated to documenting the evolution of a city undergoing significant social, political, and economic transformation. Born in Budapest, Békei’s early life was marked by a fascination with visual arts. He i…
