Location: Kálvária, Epreskert, Hungarian University of Fine Arts
(1063 Budapest, Kmety György Street 26–28)
Opening: June 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Welcome speech: Prof. Dr. István Erős, Rector
Speech by: A representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Exhibition opening by: József Gaál, university lecturer at HUFA
Performances by: Surya Kencana A and Topong Bang, Javanese gamelan ensembles
On view: June 13–21, 2025, on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and during the Night of Museums

Heri Dono, a leading figure in contemporary Indonesian art, presents his latest exhibition at the Kálvária chapel in the Epreskert of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts.

The internationally acclaimed artist's practice lies at the intersection of tradition and contemporary thought. He blends elements of traditional Javanese shadow puppetry (wayang kulit) with experimental installations and animated sculptures. His distinctive painting style draws from the symbolic language of East Asian cultures, reinterpreted through a progressive, contemporary lens. Social issues often emerge in his work, softened by a sense of humor and playfulness.

This exhibition at Kálvária showcases works created during Dono’s recent stay in Hungary—pieces inspired by the architectural and intellectual heritage of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts.