The SELFITTING ROOM is a space for self-image, identity, and observation.
A huge cube with mirrored walls, closed and impersonal from the outside, yet seemingly infinite from the inside through the reflections.
In the center, a figure sits. They “fit” themselves to the space: to the infinite mirrored world that looks back at them – and at us.
The world of selfies, fitting rooms, and social media all wrestles with the same question: Who am I – and who do I want to show myself to?
In a fitting room, we try on clothes – here, we try on ourselves. We put on, take off, shape, and idealize. But the mirror does more than show; it asks back.
In the SELFITTING ROOM, the visitor knows they are being observed—and precisely because of this, they begin to behave differently. Just like on social media: when we know we are being watched, we “edit” ourselves.
The cold exterior of the concrete walls evokes a uniform world, while the infinite reflections inside show that within us, everything is far more complex than what we present outwardly.
This space is for solo entry only. Facing oneself is always a solitary act.
And yet: in this solitude, who we are – or who we want to be – truly becomes visible.

OPENING HOURS

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 11:00 — 18:00
Thursday: 11:00 — 18:00
Friday: 11:00 — 18:00
Saturday: 11:00 — 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 — 18:00

The artworks displayed at the exhibition move along a scale between fine art and design. Some pieces clearly belong to the category of collectible design or design objects, others lean towards fine art, and naturally, there are those dancing right on the dividing line. What they all share is that once they are purchased and placed outside the sterile white cube environment, they all ultimately become... JUST DECORATION.

The "JUST DECORATION" exhibition by kissmiklos challenges "snobbish" art perceptions by integrating art into W Budapest's interior. It playfully explores if hotel-exhibited art ("lobby art") is mere decoration or retains its essence, often carrying deep social critiques. Rooted in Byung-Chul Han's "smooth pop" philosophy, the show invites ironic contemplation of how art is perceived outside traditional spaces, subverting elitist notions and blurring the lines between fine art and everyday embellishment.

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'Dot, dot, comma, dash — smiley face in a flash!' Due to its simplicity, the smiley icon has a long history. The first version of the yellow face we know today was designed by graphic artist Harvey R. Ball in 1963 for the State Mutual Life Assurance Company in Worcester, with the intention of boosting morale. The name 'Smiley' was given by Frenchman Franklin Loufrani, who, after founding The Smiley Company, continues to oversee the 'legitimate' use of the symbol. Over time, the small yellow symbol has become an integral part of our everyday communication through emojis. If humanity could be condensed into a single sign, this symbol would be an excellent choice, which is why we, too, are making an attempt to express our thoughts with this yellow face.

Keep Smiling!

Exhibitors: Anna Jánosi, Áron Majoros, Dániel Fazekas, Marcell Menyhárt, kissmiklos, Tayler Patrick, Zsófia Fáskerti.

Curator: kissmiklos

Eszter's images depict swimmers without water. Dóra's glass objects represent the desired but unattainable water. Nowadays, it is not too far-fetched to pose the dystopian question: what would life be like without the familiar, liquid luxury?

Have a pleasant summer entertainment!

Exhibition: Eszter Sarah and Dóra Varga

Curator: kissmiklos