Dalma Mátéfi - The city never sleeps
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Dalma Mátéfi, The city never sleeps, a 2026 digital print in original edition, a multicolour cityscape, 60 × 90 cm, signed and in excellent condition, printed in Hungary.
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This photo captures the quiet soul of Manhattan. Taken on a cool spring evening, this long exposure transforms the city's endless energy into a moment of calm—proof that even the city that never sleeps has its moments of serenity.
About the photograph:
Photographer: Dalma Mátéfi from Hungary
Title: The city never sleeps
Size: Height 60 cm × Width 90 cm
Edition: Limited Edition – No. 1 of 50
Artist's Proofs: 3
Paper Quality: Printed on premium 180g matte fine art poster paper, ensuring a sophisticated, reflection-free finish.
Condition: Brand new, printed specifically for this auction.
Framing: Sold unframed, allowing you to choose a frame that perfectly complements your décor.
Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped rolled in a protective tube or sturdy box to ensure safe delivery.
Don't miss the opportunity to own No. 1 from this exclusive limited edition series.
Photography became truly defining in my life in 2017 — though the world of light and fleeting moments has drawn me in since my high school years.
I love to travel, to discover new places and meet new people. Most of my photographs are born along the way, in those moments when curiosity and experience collide. For me, photography is exploration: a constant search for new techniques, new perspectives, and new stories waiting to be told.
Through my images, I try to capture the mood, the rhythm, and the quiet silences of the world. Cityscapes and candid portraits are closest to my heart — especially when a single frame holds an entire story within it.
I believe that every truly great photograph has a soul. And that photography is the most beautiful shared language — one that all of us can understand, wherever we are in the world.
With 60 different photographs accepted 260 times in International Photographic Salons across 28 countries, and 23 international awards, my work has been exhibited in Budapest, Veszprém, Miskolc, Vienna, Barcelona, London, and New York.
Seller's Story
Photography has taken me around the world, from photographic tours in India, through China until Peru. I have pursued international recognition through the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), with work exhibited in New York, Vienna, and numerous cities across Hungary. My images have also appeared in photographic publications, including a magazine cover. Across international salons in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, my work has received awards including PIPC Digital Gold, Silver, and Bronze; a PC Perasto Gold Medal; Salon Gold, Bronze, Diplomas, Ribbons, and Honorable Mentions.
I combine a strong commitment to visual storytelling with experience gained through travel, study, and international photographic competitions.
Selected Recognition
Example work or award:
Gold recognition
Quick Repair — PIPC Digital Gold; Hard Life Under the Sun — PC Perasto Gold Medal; Little Island — Salon Gold
Silver and bronze recognition
Demetrios — PIPC Digital Silver; Beauty of Nature — PIPC Digital Bronze; Taj Mahal — Salon Bronze
Awards and exhibits across Montenegro, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Iceland, Kenya, Moldova, India, Nicaragua, England, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and the United States
This photo captures the quiet soul of Manhattan. Taken on a cool spring evening, this long exposure transforms the city's endless energy into a moment of calm—proof that even the city that never sleeps has its moments of serenity.
About the photograph:
Photographer: Dalma Mátéfi from Hungary
Title: The city never sleeps
Size: Height 60 cm × Width 90 cm
Edition: Limited Edition – No. 1 of 50
Artist's Proofs: 3
Paper Quality: Printed on premium 180g matte fine art poster paper, ensuring a sophisticated, reflection-free finish.
Condition: Brand new, printed specifically for this auction.
Framing: Sold unframed, allowing you to choose a frame that perfectly complements your décor.
Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped rolled in a protective tube or sturdy box to ensure safe delivery.
Don't miss the opportunity to own No. 1 from this exclusive limited edition series.
Photography became truly defining in my life in 2017 — though the world of light and fleeting moments has drawn me in since my high school years.
I love to travel, to discover new places and meet new people. Most of my photographs are born along the way, in those moments when curiosity and experience collide. For me, photography is exploration: a constant search for new techniques, new perspectives, and new stories waiting to be told.
Through my images, I try to capture the mood, the rhythm, and the quiet silences of the world. Cityscapes and candid portraits are closest to my heart — especially when a single frame holds an entire story within it.
I believe that every truly great photograph has a soul. And that photography is the most beautiful shared language — one that all of us can understand, wherever we are in the world.
With 60 different photographs accepted 260 times in International Photographic Salons across 28 countries, and 23 international awards, my work has been exhibited in Budapest, Veszprém, Miskolc, Vienna, Barcelona, London, and New York.
Seller's Story
Photography has taken me around the world, from photographic tours in India, through China until Peru. I have pursued international recognition through the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), with work exhibited in New York, Vienna, and numerous cities across Hungary. My images have also appeared in photographic publications, including a magazine cover. Across international salons in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, my work has received awards including PIPC Digital Gold, Silver, and Bronze; a PC Perasto Gold Medal; Salon Gold, Bronze, Diplomas, Ribbons, and Honorable Mentions.
I combine a strong commitment to visual storytelling with experience gained through travel, study, and international photographic competitions.
Selected Recognition
Example work or award:
Gold recognition
Quick Repair — PIPC Digital Gold; Hard Life Under the Sun — PC Perasto Gold Medal; Little Island — Salon Gold
Silver and bronze recognition
Demetrios — PIPC Digital Silver; Beauty of Nature — PIPC Digital Bronze; Taj Mahal — Salon Bronze
Awards and exhibits across Montenegro, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Iceland, Kenya, Moldova, India, Nicaragua, England, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and the United States
Details
Artist
Dalma Mátéfi
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The city never sleeps
Technique
Digital print
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Hungary
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
60 cm
Width
90 cm
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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