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An exhibition titled The Art of Fire – Turkish Influences in Hungarian Glass and Ceramics opened at the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art in Istanbul, marking a key closing event of the Turkish-Hungarian cultural season.
The exhibition showcases iconic glass and ceramic pieces dating from the 16th century, highlighting the influence of Turkish art on Hungarian craftsmanship. Featured works include Zsolnay factory’s unique eosin vases, 3D-painted bottles from the Mátra region (northern Hungary), and Henrik Girgl’s clay-painted glasses with Turkish motifs.
The displayed works come from the collections of the Herend and Zsolnay porcelain manufactures, the Dezső Laczkó and Mór Wosinsky Museums, the Attila Sík Collection, and the International Ceramics Studio. The exhibition also includes utilitarian objects like slate discs, reflecting Turkish design, as well as iridescent vases spanning different periods.
The technology for iridescent glass was first recorded by the alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan, but largely faded during the Middle Ages.
The exhibition also features decorated bottles from the Mátra region and vases and glasses from the 1800s by Henrik Girgl, showcasing Turkish influence. The impact of Turkish art on Hungarian material culture, particularly in glass and ceramics, is evident in simple and richly decorated vessels, with motifs still present in folk art.
Curated by András B. Szilágyi, the exhibition runs until December 18, and is supported by various Hungarian and Turkish cultural organizations, with patronage from Tibor Navracsics, Hungary’s Minister of Public Administration.
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