Souvenir (1967)
We here at Gary Germer & Associates are taking a break from the efforts of remodeling our estate gallery to bring you this wonderful painting titled “Souvenir (1967)” from György Kepes (October 4, 1906 – December 29, 2001). It has been said, "Gyorgy Kepes was the greatest pioneer in the marriage of art and technology in America, if not the world. He was a visionary, a towering intellect and a breathtaking artist. He single-handedly created the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT and turned it into an internationally acclaimed program for the development of the finest in late 20th-century art. His work will endure for many centuries to come."
He was born in Hungary in 1906 and studied painting at the School of Arts in Budapest. In 1930 he went to Berlin, collaborating on film, stage and exhibitions, and graphic design with Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, one of the principals in the Bauhaus movement. Kepes came to the United States in 1937 as head of the Light and Color Department of the Institute of Design in Chicago, then known as the New Bauhaus. He joined MIT in 1946 as associate professor of visual design, becoming a full professor in 1949. He was appointed Institute Professor in 1970. Kepes founded the Center for Advanced Visual Studies (CAVS) in 1967 and served as its director until 1972.
Throughout his career, Kepes continued working as a designer, producing both small and large-scale works. His paintings are included in 30 permanent collections including the Brooklyn Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington and the Whitney Museum in New York City. The Kepes Prize is presented annually at MIT.
György Kepes
This 8’ X 14” oil on canvas painting from Kepes is currently available for purchase for $2950. It is mounted in a glowing gold leaf frame that measures 9.25” X 15.25”. Please contact us if you’d like more information. If you would like to add this piece to your collection, see our eBay listing here. As usual, watch this site for weekly updates regarding unique finds, musings, and tips on caring for your treasured items!
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