Fragile Lights

The Foundation is working on the recovery of the immense artistic heritage of the Breznay-Ganoczy family. This includes oil paintings, watercolors, tempera works, engravings, drawings of every kind, as well as all related historical-artistic documentation, such as correspondence, photographs, films, and every type of record from the 18th century to the present.

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Participate in saving this recently discovered unique artistic heritage

After almost a century, more than 1,000 unpublished drawings by József Breznay (1916–2012), one of the great masters of modern Hungarian art, are quickly disappearing.

These works, preserved in fragile notebooks, offer an intimate look at 20th-century Europe, filtered through art, war, and the challenges of old age. They are unique testimonies to creativity, resilience, and beauty.

The Project
Professional restoration of 200 degraded paper drawings.
European touring exhibition (first stop: Lugano).
Digital archive for study and public enjoyment.

Why Support This Project
Cultural value: we are saving never-before-exhibited works by two leading European artists of the 20th century.
Social impact: reflection on aging and vision loss as a creative driver.
Philanthropic responsibility: contribute to an urgent and significant conservation initiative.
Visibility: acknowledgment among the project’s supporters in press communications, newsletters, catalogs, and events.

How to Contribute
Fundraising goal: 40,000 CHF
The remaining need is covered by the Breznay-Ganoczy Foundation

Contribution Impact
2,000 CHF Adoption and complete restoration of 5 drawings
5,000 CHF A full restoration cycle (10 drawings)
10,000 CHF+ Local exhibition sponsor with dedicated visibility
Free donation Every contribution helps save a fragment of art

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