BUDAPEST ART FACTORY

Established in a former turbine engine factory in 2006 by visual artists Márta Kucsora, Sándor Szász, and Dóra Juhász, the Budapest Art Factory (BAF) emerged as a radiant node in the dynamic cultural terrain of Budapest. At its core, BAF became a declaration of commitment – an unwavering dedication to presenting a multifaceted program that transcended traditional studio and exhibition space boundaries. Within the framework of its International Artist Residency Program BAF welcomed over 50 artists and  curators within the past 17 years, and positioned  itself as an authentic portal into the pulsating heart of Budapest’s art scene.

Re-established itself in 2023 in a new location within the industrial legacy of Weiss Manfred’s hydroplane aircraft factory BAF designed a new exhibition program. Fueled by the collective ardor of its current co-managers, Márta, Sándor and then later joined Anthony M. Vasquez, BAF beckons art professionals from across the globe, presenting carefully curated shows, it aspires to collaboratively engage curators, institutions, advisors, and galleries, fostering a lively exchange of art and ideas.

As an artist-run initiative, BAF is an experiment in establishing a decentralized, self-sustaining governance model. Through a dynamic calendar of events, BAF seeks to dismantle boundaries, fostering a lively exchange of art practices and dialogs. Its mission goes beyond providing a space for new media experiments; it yearns to fill a void in Budapest’s burgeoning art scene. BAF aspires to allure international curators and artists as an exhibition venue, extending invitations to institutions and galleries for collaborative ventures. In doing so, BAF positions itself as a physical space and a catalyst for the convergence of diverse artistic voices on a global stage.