Towards the Centre

Judit Reigl’s iconic painting is not merely a composition, but an energetic field activated through the mobilization of body and soul. Here, the painterly gesture is not illustrative, but an autonomous force emerging at the threshold of instinct, physicality, and spiritual concentration. The exhibition places this tension and dynamism at its center: how can gesture become a timeless form of expression, and in what ways can it continue to inspire contemporary artists? The participating artists do not quote Reigl’s gesture; rather, they expand upon it, reflecting on the relationship between center and periphery, as well as questions of force, energy, and transformation.

Within the exhibition’s diverse selection, different media and painterly languages converge around a shared conceptual axis.

Towards the Centre – Hommage à Reigl is not merely a tribute to Judit Reigl, but an exploration of how that painterly force — capable of addressing body and soul simultaneously — continues to resonate today.

The first version of the exhibition was presented in autumn 2025 at The Space Contemporary Art Gallery.

Founded by Linda Bérczi in 2022, The Space Contemporary Art Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery based in Budapest, focusing on emerging and mid-career Hungarian and international artists. Alongside exhibitions, the gallery regularly organizes artist talks, guided tours, educational programs, and interdisciplinary events, aiming to create an accessible meeting point between contemporary art and wider audiences while fostering dialogue between local and international contemporary art scenes.

We warmly invite you to join us for the opening on 17 June, 6 PM to 8.00 PM. RSVP via Eventbrite.

The exhibition is on view from 18 June to 24 July 2026, on weekdays between 11 am and 6 pm.