In August 2007 was open in the area of the Mansion Pustý Hotár respectively Park Hotel Tartuf in Beladice near Nitra Natural gallery of art pottery. Gallery follows the international ceramic workshops that were held here since 1999.
The ceramics created in workshops in Beladice is presented to the public in the historic mansion and hotel. The works are located not only in the interior but also in the park.
Towards the end of the summer of 2007 it was transformed into the Natural gallery, that is exceptional throughout Slovakia. There is no similar permanent presentation of the ceramic works in historical buildings located anywhere in Slovakia.
Co-organizer of workshops sculptor Ilja Holešovský:
"CERAMICS has many faces, varied shapes, the aesthetic and utility value of and it accompanies the man in his thousand-year history as a decoration and adornment, as an expression of his needs and desires, as well as artwork. Ceramic art in recent years in the area of the Mansion Pustý Chotár, the cultural heritage of the Slovak Republic, during the 8 workshops was carried out by more than 50 artists from 4 continents.
Their artistic artifacts gradually replaced what the original decoration of neo-classical mansion did not keep, what has been lost, destroyed or even disappeared. Thanks to the work of ceramists, the area has acquired a new identity, a new character, uniqueness and presents the current global trends in ceramic. Through the renovation of the Mansion, modern completion of its functional parts, a new complex was established here and ceramic artists from around the world invite you to view it. "
Contact Park Hotel Tartuf:
Pustý Chotár 495
Beladice 951 75, Slovak Republic
tel./fax: +421 (0) 37 633 0235, +421 (0) 37 633 0680
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More information about the unique gallery you will find at www.tartuf.sk
Article author: Park Hotel Tartuf