“Artists & Agents” - Kata Krasznahorkai on the curious case of László Algol
Interview
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Artist or agent? The man with long hair and a blue shirt introduced himself as László Algol in artistic circles around György Galántai. But his real name was Gusztáv M. Hábermann. Hábermann/Algol worked under the alias "Pécsi Zoltán" for the Hungarian State Security, in the end as a full-time officer.
Curator Kata Krasznahorkai talks about this particularly exciting case in which an artist was at the same time an agent and spied on an entire art scene.
"Artists & Agents Performance Art and Secret Services" is one of the most comprehensive and elaborate exhibitions in HMKV's history. We illuminate and link certain aspects and background stories on our website and #HMKVathome – for your exhibition visits from home!
Video: David Figura