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Where is the border of Europe? Original works of art on this and that side of the river Lajta

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Zsuzsanna Tószegi*
Affiliation:
National Széchényi Library, Budapest, Hungary
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Abstract

From a cultural point of view as well as politically and geographically, Hungary is very much part of Eastern Europe; although the “Iron Curtain” appears less formidable than hitherto, opportunities for people to encounter works of art are relatively few. In these circumstances, public libraries have a vital role to play in organising art exhibitions; their exhibition activities have been surveyed, and could in future be coordinated, by the National Széchényi Library. With some notable exceptions, the scope of exhibitions has tended to be unadventurous, focussing especially on the graphic and book arts because of their obvious relevance in a library environment. There is a particular need for exhibitions for children which would encourage uninhibited experiences of works of art and design.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 1989

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