Hungarian Gallery Celebrates Beauty in Everyday Design
A new exhibition in Pécs, Hungary proves that everyday objects can be works of art. World-renowned designers like Salvador Dali and Frank Gehry show how beauty transforms the ordinary.
Imagine drinking your morning tea from a kettle that sounds like a whale when it boils, or using a corkscrew designed by Salvador Dali himself. That's the magic happening right now in Pécs, Hungary.
The m21 Gallery in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter has opened "Design Icons: Yesterday and Today," an exhibition proving that the items we use every day deserve to be beautiful. From teapots to furniture, each piece shows how thoughtful design can turn routine moments into something special.
"In addition to utility value, aesthetics can also play a key role in the creation of an object," says Valéria Fekete, artistic director of the Pécs Galleries. The show brings together legendary designers whose names shape how we live today.
The star of the show is Dali's "Objet Inutile," commissioned by Italian design house Alessi in 1971. Frank Gehry's playful whale-shaped teapot actually mimics a whale's call when the water inside reaches boiling point, turning teatime into an experience.
The exhibition doesn't stop with famous names. Visitors can explore works by Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray, and postmodern pieces from the 1990s by Philippe Starck. Each object tells a story about its era while remaining relevant today.
Why This Inspires
The curators want visitors to see design as a living conversation, not a closed history book. By placing past icons next to current innovations and future possibilities in one space, they're inviting people to become part of that dialogue.
You don't need to be a design expert to appreciate these pieces. The exhibition encourages everyone to think differently about the objects they interact with daily, from door handles to dining chairs.
The show runs until March 1, 2026, giving plenty of time for design lovers and curious minds alike to visit. It's a reminder that beauty doesn't have to be reserved for museums or special occasions.
When everyday objects become art, they elevate the ordinary moments that fill our lives into something worth celebrating.
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Based on reporting by Euronews
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