So my search for "Hungarian cartoons, youtube," brought up an animated roach poison commercial (which reminds me, oddly, of Gregor Samsa; the roach has that much charisma) as well as a vintage cartoon, which was shot in a theater if the giant silhouette of someone's head passing through the frame is any indication. Which is to say that even with the octopoidal reach of the Internet, you still can't get easy access to Hungarian animation online, which makes this chance to see it all the more precious. Here's the low-down:
"The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to host the U.S. inaugural exhibition of The 12th Hungarian Cartoon Festival: A Dialogue of Cultures. The exhibition opens on Friday, October 23 at 6 p.m., and continues until December 20.
In 2008 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Hungarian Culture Foundation, initiated a cartoon competition to commemorate the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. The first-time international competition invited cartoonists worldwide to submit their works related to the topic, 'Dialogue of Cultures.' The result was an exhibition that contained 77 cartoons originating from 25 countries.
The caricatures astonish, amuse, and allow for an unlimited amount of personal interpretation. They offer an illustration of the value and diversity in history, traditions and cultures. Some of the works, while seemingly depicting the most every day occurrences, reach almost philosophical heights.
This first-time event for the St. Louis area is sponsored by The Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership and the Thomas Jefferson School (Sunset Hills, MO). The exhibition is co-sponsored by Saint Louis University's Russian and Eastern European Studies Program.
WHAT: The 12th Hungarian Cartoon Festival: A Dialogue of Cultures WHEN: October 23 - December 20 Opening reception: Friday, October 23; 6 p.m.
WHERE:
The Saint Louis University Museum of Art
3663 Lindell Blvd.
314-977-2666
