Chongqing - On October 30, the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum welcomed the opening of Palimpsest: Rewriting the Visible, a solo exhibition by renowned Hungarian contemporary artist Peter Tuzson-Berczeli. The event, co-hosted by the Consulate General of Hungary in Chongqing, Hong Kong VA Galleries, and the museum itself, features 59 pieces spanning printmaking and oil painting, marking a vibrant chapter in Chinese-Hungarian cultural exchange.

The works displayed at the Palimpsest Rewriting the Visible (Photo: Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum)

Born in 1966, Peter Tuzson-Berczeli is a leading figure in Hungarian contemporary art, known for his conceptual approach that blends history, memory, and metaphor. With over 300 solo and group exhibitions worldwide, his work challenges viewers to look beyond the visible and engage with deeper cultural narratives. 

This Chongqing exhibition is a highlight of the 2025 Western China Hungarian Cultural Festival, "Autumn of Budapest," and commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Hungarian Consulate in Chongqing. It also continues a fruitful artistic dialogue between the two regions. Earlier this year, the museum collaborated with Hungarian institutions in Budapest to present exhibitions on Chinese guqin music and contemporary guqin artistry.

Tuzson-Berczeli's works for this Chongqing exhibition center around the concept of "palimpsest," delving into layers of history, memory, and cultural metaphor beyond the visible. His art invites viewers to reflect on heritage and intercultural dialogue through a lens of visual deconstruction. At the opening ceremony, Tuzson-Berczeli personally donated one of his oil paintings to the museum, further cementing the spirit of cultural generosity and exchange.

Mr. Peter Tuzson-Berczeli donates a painting to the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum (Photo: Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum)

Hungarian Ambassador to China, His Excellency Mr. Pesti Mate, praised the exhibition as a testament to the enduring friendship between Hungary and China. "Culture is a bridge between hearts," he remarked, hoping that Chinese audiences will gain a deeper appreciation for Hungarian contemporary art and future collaborations will flourish.

Zhong Qianyuan, a senior inspector from Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, echoed the sentiment. "From the Danube to the Jialing River, Tuzson-Berczeli's art embodies the resonance between our cultures and the connection between our peoples," he said.

The guests from both countries are listening to the introduction to the paintings (Photo: Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum)

The exhibition runs through November 13 and is free to the public. Art lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to experience this cross-cultural journey at the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum.