Kepes György International Art Center

Kepes György International Art Center is one of Eger’s most innovative cultural spaces, dedicated to the visionary artist, designer, and light‑art pioneer György Kepes. As a close collaborator of László Moholy‑Nagy and a key figure at MIT, Kepes shaped the global dialogue between art, science, and technology — a legacy the center brings to life with striking clarity. Inside, the permanent exhibition showcases Kepes’s experiments with light, motion, and perception. His luminous panels, kinetic compositions, and photographic works reveal how he blurred the boundaries between artistic intuition and scientific inquiry. Interactive installations allow visitors to explore optical illusions, transparency effects, and the role of light as a creative medium. A highlight is the section devoted to the New Bauhaus movement, where Kepes’s connections to Chicago and the international avant‑garde are presented through rare documents, models, and multimedia displays. Temporary exhibitions broaden the experience with contemporary artists who continue Kepes’s interdisciplinary spirit. The building itself enhances the visit: clean lines, open spaces, and controlled lighting create an atmosphere that mirrors Kepes’s aesthetic world. It’s a museum where art becomes an experiment and curiosity is part of the design.