The theoretical and emotional background of Abigail Wirth’s (1991, Budapest) work is the everyday experience of neurodivergent existence, with a focus on the possibilities and limitations of self-awareness and self-identity. It is important for her to present human emotions and the state of uncertainty in a universal language, in a way that is accessible and freely interpretable. Embroidery often appears in her paintings, but she also likes to use ceramics and other processes as a way of moving out of the flat surface into space.
She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, and studied Fashion Design at Mod’Art International Hungary from 2010 to 2012 and from 2015 to 2016. She gained her painting background at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts between 2013 and 2014. She has participated in group exhibitions in Hungary and abroad, her first solo exhibition was in 2015.
1990, Budapest
Studies
2021-2024
Ceramic Design (BA), Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
2020-2021
Budapest Art Mentor Program
2015-2016
Fashion Design part 2, Mod’Art International Hungary
2013-2014
Painting Department, The Hungarian University of Fine Arts (mentor: Eszter Radák)
2010-2012
Fashion Design part 1, Mod’Art International Hungary
Solo Exhibitions
2024
In a Nutshell, am projects, Budapest, Hungary
2022
I Want to Believe, Godot Institute of Contemporary Art, Budapest, Hungary
2015
Három Hét Gallery, Budapest, Magyarország
Group Exhibitions
2025
Képlet, am projects, Budapest
Magad is örök változás vagy (FŰZ Art Group), Hybridart Space, Budapest
2024
National Ceramic Art Triennale, M21 Gallery, Pécs
2023
Room of Their Own, Ani Molnár Gallery, Budapest
Parallel Visions, Kubik, Budapest
Penumbra (FŰZ Art Group), Zsófi Faur Gallery, Budapest
2022
Ever Asked A Fish What Water Is? (FŰZ Art Group), Vízivárosi Gallery, Budapest
Practices of Vulnerability (FŰZ Art Group), 1111 Gallery, Budapest
2021
Explorers 4.0, Képező, Budapest
2020
Young Generation Art Fair, Godot Institute of Contemporary Art, Budapest
Closed Door, Open call, 1111 Gallery, Budapest
2019
Young Generation Art Fair, Godot Institute of Contemporary Art, Budapest
UNICEF / Luppart Foundation, Auction and exhibition, Brody House, Budapest
2018
Young Generation Art Fair, Godot Institute of Contemporary Art, Budapest
Internation Talent Support 2018, Vogue Italia, Design Exhibition, Trieste, Italy
2016
Art Market Budapest, Millenáris, Budapest
Budapest100 ‘100 Years Old Buildings’, Budapest
Art Fairs
2026
Art Brussels, Ani Molnár Gallery, Brussels
2025
Budapest Contemporary, Ani Molnár Gallery
ARCO Madrid, Ani Molnár Gallery, Madrid
Bátor Tábor Contemporary Art Auction (autumn/ christmas), Budapest
Autistic Art Charity Auction, Budapest
2024
Budapest Contemporary, Ani Molnár Gallery
2023
Budapest Contemporary, Ani Molnár Gallery
Artist Residencies
2022
Luppart Foundation Art Residency, Budapest
2021
Godot Institute of Contemporary Art Residency, Mezőkövesd
2020
Art+Text Gallery, Luppart Foundation Art Residency, Budapest
2019
Art+Text Gallery, Luppart Foundation Art Residency, Budapest
Awards
2020
Godot Institute of Contemporary Art:5. Godot Art Fair, 1st place
2018
International Talent Support – ITS 2018, Finalist (Trieste (IT)
REMIX Bronze Award, REMIX by Vogue Italia (Fur Fashion Week), Milan (IT)
2017
KREÁCIÓ, First place and Special Award, Budapest (HU)
2016
“Gombold Újra!” Central-Europe fashion design competition, Budapest (HU)