Robert Fekete
Robert Fekete
Biography
Robert Fekete (b. in ..., Romania), (he/him), visual artist, of Romanian ethnical background, grew up in Romania, lives and works in Cluj-Napoca. A graduate of the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, Robert Fekete is part of the young generation of painters from the Cluj School of Painting. He explores simplicity and the sublime, creating a mysterious, imaginary, and nostalgic world, as a form of neo-romanticism.
Artistic disciplines:
Process
Robert Fekete's experiment with mixed media combining oil, acrylic, sand and spray paint. His compositions are derived from fragments of source materials including film frames, old newspapers and photographs.
Notable themes
Recurring theme in Robert Fekete's works is creating a pseudo-romanticism as a counter-narrative or recontextualisation of the romantical imaginary.
Works in collections and public recognition
- exhibited nationally and internationally, at art galleries, biennales, museums.
- works in private collections.
Works included in private collections in USA, Italy, Czech Republic.
Selected exhibitions
1.Selected solo exhibitions
- 2024 - solo exhibition, Title
2.Selected group exhibitions
- 2025 - group exhibition, Title
3.Art biennales, museum retrospectives, comprehensive retrospective exhibitions, art fairs
- 2025 - Title
Artistic Residencies, Art Researches, Collaborations, Art Projects
- 2023 - Type, Title
Selected works
The Bather, 2023-2025, acrylic and sand on canvas, 158x117cm, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2026
The middle of the road, 2024, acrylic and sand on canvas, 125x83cm, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2024
Midnight hike, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 94x74 cm, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2022
Learning the stars, 2024, acrylic and sand on canvas, 35x25cm, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2024
The rock monument, 2023, acrylic and sand on canvas, 37x24cm, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2023
Exhibition views
View from show Transylvanian Painting Today 2026, work by Robert Fekete (c) Matěj Doležel 2026
View from show HOLOMERE 2026, work by Robert Fekete (c) Răzvan Năstase 2026
View from show Shadowland 2024, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2024
View from show Moving mountains 2015, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2015
View from show Bad Industry 2010, work by Robert Fekete (c) Robert Fekete 2010
Publications
1.Published books
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2.Published articles in journals & magazines, interviews
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Curating activity (Artist as curator)
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Catalogues
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Press
Gallery Representation
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Social Media Links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Hashtags
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Compatible and inspirational artists:
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- Caspar David Friedrich
