Marcell Breuer is a world-renowned architect, a major figure in 20th century modern architecture, often referred to as an architect of American or sometimes German origin.
Holott Breuer was born and raised in Pécs, Hungary, on 21 May 1902. He was under 20 when he left his hometown to begin his studies at the Bauhaus. He made a name for himself as a furniture designer in the first decades of the century, and after emigrating to the United States in 1937, he became known as an architect. But he remained connected to his hometown until his death.
The exhibition highlights these dualities: the style of the furniture designer and brutalist architect, and the relationship between the cosmopolitan and Hungary.
It also attempts to fill the gap, to show that Marcel Breuer, a world-famous architect, maintained his ties with Hungary and his hometown until his death, keeping in touch with his personal friends and with the city that asked him to design a museum. Unfortunately, this could not take place due to his illness.
A world-famous Hungarian of whom we can be proud.
Opening hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 11.00-17.00
Sunday: 11.00-16.00
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Location: 9 Széchenyi tér, Pécs 7621, Hungary
Read more about the exhibition and the young Marcell Breuer Prize winner here:
