Exhibition of Hungarian Roma painter’s works opens in Brussels

The exhibition showcases the works of Balazs which can be considered the foundations of Roma painting, Adrienne Buranyi told MTI.

Balazs, who lived a life of solitude, began painting at the age of 63, Buranyi said. Known for his use of vibrant colours and archaic shapes, Balazs was active for eight years, producing more than 300 paintings and releasing two poetry collections during this time, she said.

“The surrealist paintings combining the mystical world of Gypsy stories and elements of reality are considered a real curiosity in Belgium, the birthplace of surrealism and home of surrealist artist Rene Magritte,” Buranyi said.

The exhibition will be on display until March 8, she said, adding that the closing event will feature readings of Balazs’s poetry.