Viktoria Farkas - Downtown After the Storm
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Selected by Kai Brückner
Over 35 years' experience; former gallery owner and Museum Folkwang curator.
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Description from the seller
This photograph, titled "Downtown After the Storm," is not just a picture of a city; it is the culmination of patience, serendipity, and a frantic race against time.
The Story Behind the Image:
I had been waiting for a long time to capture a shot just like this. The day it was taken was stormy and grey. I remember sitting on my couch, feeling disappointed by the weather, when the rain suddenly stopped. I looked out the window and saw the sky exploding with the most incredible colours as the setting sun broke through the storm clouds.
I knew this was the moment. I had roughly 20 minutes to grab my camera gear and race to my favourite vantage point at Brooklyn Pier 6. The result is this image, capturing a fleeting, electric moment where the raw energy of a New York storm meets the serene beauty of a perfect sunset. It's a day I will never forget.
Awards and Recognition:
This image has been recognized internationally, solidifying its status as a significant work of contemporary cityscape photography:
Grand Prize Winner (2024): This photograph was awarded the Grand Prize, which led to the incredible honor of being exhibited on a billboard in Times Square, New York City.
Honorable Mention (2023): Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA).
1st Place Winner (2023): The Photography Academy's "Your Best Photo" Awards, in the prestigious Cityscape category.
Technical Details:
Print Type: Digital Print on Canvas Unstretched
Size: 142x80 cm
Edition: Limited Edition 8 of 20
Condition: New, printed for this auction.
This is a rare opportunity to own a multi-award-winning photograph that has been celebrated on the global stage, from a gallery wall to the heart of Times Square.
#exclusivephoto
Seller's Story
From Office Files to Times Square: My Journey in Light
Hello, I am Viktoria Farkas. My artistic journey is proof that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Until recently, I was working in an office environment, but in 2020, I embarked on a life-changing adventure to the United States. My mission was twofold: to master a new language and to dive deep into the world of photography.
Trading my office chair for a camera, New York City became my classroom. I had the privilege of learning from renowned masters like Lindsay Adler and connecting with professionals like Norbi Bánhalmi. What started as a search for new possibilities quickly turned into a true calling.
My breakthrough moment came when one of my photographs was selected by the Art Square NY gallery to be displayed on a giant billboard in Times Square—a long way from the office files where I started. This passion has taken me from hunting for lighthouses in Maine to chasing waterfalls in Watkins Glen, eventually leading to the publication of my visual autobiography, "Lens and Life," featuring my 100 favorite black-and-white images.
Today, based in Budapest but available worldwide, photography is more than just a skill for me—it is my true love language and the way I connect with the world.
This photograph, titled "Downtown After the Storm," is not just a picture of a city; it is the culmination of patience, serendipity, and a frantic race against time.
The Story Behind the Image:
I had been waiting for a long time to capture a shot just like this. The day it was taken was stormy and grey. I remember sitting on my couch, feeling disappointed by the weather, when the rain suddenly stopped. I looked out the window and saw the sky exploding with the most incredible colours as the setting sun broke through the storm clouds.
I knew this was the moment. I had roughly 20 minutes to grab my camera gear and race to my favourite vantage point at Brooklyn Pier 6. The result is this image, capturing a fleeting, electric moment where the raw energy of a New York storm meets the serene beauty of a perfect sunset. It's a day I will never forget.
Awards and Recognition:
This image has been recognized internationally, solidifying its status as a significant work of contemporary cityscape photography:
Grand Prize Winner (2024): This photograph was awarded the Grand Prize, which led to the incredible honor of being exhibited on a billboard in Times Square, New York City.
Honorable Mention (2023): Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA).
1st Place Winner (2023): The Photography Academy's "Your Best Photo" Awards, in the prestigious Cityscape category.
Technical Details:
Print Type: Digital Print on Canvas Unstretched
Size: 142x80 cm
Edition: Limited Edition 8 of 20
Condition: New, printed for this auction.
This is a rare opportunity to own a multi-award-winning photograph that has been celebrated on the global stage, from a gallery wall to the heart of Times Square.
#exclusivephoto
Seller's Story
From Office Files to Times Square: My Journey in Light
Hello, I am Viktoria Farkas. My artistic journey is proof that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Until recently, I was working in an office environment, but in 2020, I embarked on a life-changing adventure to the United States. My mission was twofold: to master a new language and to dive deep into the world of photography.
Trading my office chair for a camera, New York City became my classroom. I had the privilege of learning from renowned masters like Lindsay Adler and connecting with professionals like Norbi Bánhalmi. What started as a search for new possibilities quickly turned into a true calling.
My breakthrough moment came when one of my photographs was selected by the Art Square NY gallery to be displayed on a giant billboard in Times Square—a long way from the office files where I started. This passion has taken me from hunting for lighthouses in Maine to chasing waterfalls in Watkins Glen, eventually leading to the publication of my visual autobiography, "Lens and Life," featuring my 100 favorite black-and-white images.
Today, based in Budapest but available worldwide, photography is more than just a skill for me—it is my true love language and the way I connect with the world.
Details
Artist
Viktoria Farkas
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Downtown After the Storm
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Digital print
Height
80 cm
Edition
20
Width
142 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Cityscape
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