Attila Konnyu
Artist Publications, Catalogues and Media Documentation
Compiled for professional website and institutional presentation
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Selected Books and Catalogues
Meditation 'Journey and Return'
Retrospective Exhibition Catalogue
Yuelai Art Museum, Chongqing, China - 2023
Curated by Wang Yiumeng
Co‑curated by Laszlo Erdesz and Vincent Deng
About the Catalogue
Published on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition presented at Yuelai Art Museum in Chongqing in 2024.
The exhibition surveyed the artist’s practice across multiple decades, bringing together key works that trace an evolving investigation into perception, inner landscapes, and the relationship between memory and time.
The comprehensive catalogue includes curatorial essays, archival documentation, and reproductions of the exhibited works, forming an important scholarly reference for the artist’s practice.
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KONNYU 珂纽
A Collection of Artworks, Cinematics and Essays
Gallery Erdesz & Design (HU) Rainbow Press (USA), 2018
About the Publication
Published in 2018 by Gallery Erdesz & Design (Hungary) in collaboration with Rainbow Press (USA), this volume presents a comprehensive overview of the artist’s interdisciplinary practice. The book brings together artworks, cinematic explorations, and critical essays that reflect the conceptual and visual framework of the artist’s work.
The publication documents a body of work that moves fluidly between visual art, filmic language, and philosophical reflection. Through images, texts, and archival material, the book offers insight into the artist’s ongoing investigation of perception, cultural memory, and the poetic dimension of contemporary art.
As both an artist’s book and a scholarly document, the volume situates the work within a broader international context and provides an important reference for curators, researchers, and readers interested in contemporary artistic practices.
Publication Information
Title: KONNYU 珂纽
Subtitle: A Collection of Artworks, Cinematics and Essays
Publishers: Gallery Erdesz & Design (Hungary) - Rainbow Press (USA)
Year: 2018
Format: Artist Book - Art Publication
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Innovation in Art (创新艺术展)
Balassi Institute – Hungarian Cultural Institute Beijing
Beijing, China — 2019
About the Publication
Published in conjunction with the exhibition “Innovation in Art (创新艺术展)” presented at the Balassi Institute - Hungarian Cultural Institute in Beijing in 2019, this publication documents a selection of works exploring experimental and innovative directions within contemporary artistic practice.
The book reflects on artistic approaches that merge conceptual thinking, visual experimentation, and cross-cultural dialogue. Through essays, exhibition documentation, and reproductions of the works presented, the publication provides a record of the exhibition and the broader curatorial context in which it was developed.
As an exhibition publication, the volume contributes to the documentation of contemporary art exchange between Hungary and China and highlights the role of cultural institutions in fostering international artistic collaboration.
Publication Information
Title: Innovation in Art (创新艺术展)
Institution: Balassi Institute - Hungarian Cultural Institute Beijing
Location: Beijing, China
Year: 2019
Format: Exhibition Publication
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Film and Broadcast Media
CCTV Television Documentary
Television Preview
A 30-minute television documentary on the artist’s work and artistic practice was produced and broadcast by China Central Television (CCTV) in 2019.
The film presents an overview of the artist’s interdisciplinary activities, including painting, film production, and theatre projects.
The documentary combines narration, studio footage, exhibition documentation, and visual presentation of selected artworks.
The film also includes archival material related to the artist’s international activities, including exhibitions and artistic work in the United States, with footage from Miami and Palm Beach.
The documentary was broadcast on Chinese national television in September 2019 and forms part of the broader media documentation of the artist’s international practice.
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Press and Media
China News Service
Feature Article
January 2026
Media Description
A feature interview with the artist was published by China News Service, a major national news agency in China. The interview presents an overview of the artist’s work and artistic approach developed while living and working in China.
The conversation addresses themes of cultural dialogue, artistic practice across different cultural contexts, and the experience of a Western artist working within the Chinese contemporary art environment.
The publication contributes to the public documentation of the artist’s activities and exhibitions in China and reflects the growing international attention surrounding the work.
China News Service - Exhibition Feature Article
Chongqing, China - 2026
Original Article
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China News Service
Feature Article
February 2026
Media Description
Published by China News Service, a major national news agency in China, this feature article documents the exhibition presenting a dialogue between Hungarian and Chinese artists.
The report focuses on the exhibition “Galloping East and West: Sino-Hungarian Artistic Dialogue in the Year of the Horse,” which brought together works inspired by the symbolic and cultural meanings of the horse motif in both Eastern and Western traditions. Through painting and conceptual visual language, the participating artists explore themes of movement, energy, and cultural memory.
The article highlights the exhibition as an example of cultural exchange between Hungary and China, emphasizing the role of contemporary art in fostering dialogue across different artistic traditions and historical contexts. The publication contributes to the broader media documentation of the artist’s activities and exhibitions in China.
China News Service - Exhibition Feature Article
Chongqing, China - 2026