Contemporary Hungarian painter Ágnes Zászkaliczky has been selected to exhibit at the 2025 London Art Biennale, one of the United Kingdom’s most significant international contemporary art events. The Biennale, now in its seventh edition, will take place from 16 to 20 July 2025 in the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall. More than 350 artists from 60 countries will showcase their works, selected by an international curatorial panel led by Peter Gagliardi and organized by the Gagliardi Gallery in London.
As reported by Index, Ágnes Zászkaliczky’s art is grounded in the intersection of classical painting traditions and contemporary modes of expression. Her works are rich in symbolism, intricate ornamental details, and dreamlike spatial compositions. The central themes in her painting include portraiture and the evolving relationship between humans and nature. Her art creates a visual world that is both timeless and deeply relevant.
The work featured in the Biennale serves as both a lyrical reflection and a visual warning. On the large canvas, the iconic city of Venice is depicted not as an idealized postcard image, but as a fragile organism suspended between memory and disappearance. Fragmented architectural forms, dissolving reflections, and symbolic water elements evoke a city that is not only physically sinking as a consequence of climate change but also facing cultural endangerment.
The rich textures and symbolism in the artwork explore the boundaries between civilization and nature, with its beauty rendered all the more intense by the sense of imminent loss.
Beyond painting, Ágnes Zászkaliczky is actively involved in shaping the visual design of stage productions. She developed the entire visual concept for the Hungarian State Opera’s production of Carmina Burana, combining classical symbolism with contemporary projection technology.
Her latest project, in which she also serves as visual designer, is Magic of Vivaldi—a multimedia reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons—scheduled to premiere on 16 August 2025 at the Margitsziget Open-Air Theatre.
The London Art Biennale, held every two years in the majestic Chelsea Old Town Hall, has earned a reputation as a genuinely inclusive, museum-level exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper, applied arts, and digital media from around the world. Since its establishment over a decade ago, each edition has welcomed artists from 50 to 80 countries, with recent events showcasing between 300 and 400 participants.
Over the years, the Biennale has evolved into a dynamic platform not only for displaying art but also for supporting artists—offering services such as free stretching and framing, packaging and shipping assistance, as well as awards, critical reviews, and opportunities for entry into prestigious international programmes.
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