Since August 2023 the iASK Art Center has been named after the pianist-composer George Vukán, who became a globally recognized pianist for his virtuoso playing both solo and as a member of ensembles. The specialty of his piano playing was the free improvisation technique. Vukán composed many music pieces including masses, film soundtracks and jazz concert pieces. His diversity is also reflected in his musical compositions. In addition, the excellent artist practiced as a dentist, caring for his patients on a daily basis.
Although Vukán was born in 1941 in a hospital in Budapest , his family lived in the house at Rákóczi street 6 in Kőszeg at the time. His father, Ferenc Vukán, practiced as a chief Doctor in the Kőszeg hospital – Kórház street 7-, which was still operating at the time.
We placed commemorative plaques designed by graphic designer Péter Trifusz at both locations.
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George Vukán founded the Creative Art prize – held every two years – where young musicians showcase their talents and skills in creative piano improvisations. After Vukán’s loss, Zoltán Kriskó and our Institute’s researcher, Károly Binder pianist manage his creative legacy. This summer we held the competition in Kőszeg for the fifth time and it was extra special as we were able to officially announce that the center is now named after George Vukán.
In accordance with Vukán’s creative personality and outstanding spirit, our institution will offer high-quality research and related cultural events in the future. Izabella Szász, the head of the George Vukán Creative Art Center, has been managing the cultural and educational programs of our Institute for many years, and as a singer she enriches many of our programs with her voice.
The patinated buildings of Kőszeg, renovated within the framework of the KRAFT project, provide an excellent location for our programs. One of the most significant of them is the spectacularly renovated Synagogue building at Várkör 38, which functions as a cultural space and offers a colorful program choice.
We look forward to seeing you at our future events and professional programs! Let us enrich together, with your participation, Vukán’s creative artistic town, Kőszeg!
