KASSÁK FOUNDATION

The Kassák Foundation was established in 1987 with the purpose of supporting the care, the scientific study and the widespread presentation of Lajos Kassák’s archives. Its founder was Mrs. Lajos Kassák née Klára Kárpáti (1914–1986).

Objectives of the Kassák Foundation:

1. Taking care of the graves and memorial monuments of Lajos Kassák, Mrs. Lajos Kassák, Mrs. István Kassák née Erzsébet Istenes (Lajos Kassák's mother), Jolán Simon (Lajos Kassák's first wife) and Etel Nagy (daughter of Jolán Simon).
2. Scientific research of Lajos Kassák's artistic and intellectual legacy, including artworks (literary and visual artworks, books, photos, sound and film) and archival documentation. 
3. Aiding the acquisition policy of the Kassák Museum through exploration of artworks, documents and memorabilia related to Lajos Kassák's oeuvre.
4. Presentation, publication and promotion of Lajos Kassák's oeuvre in Hungary and abroad.
5. Promoting the appearance of Lajos Kassák's oeuvre at Hungarian and international exhibitions and festivals, participating in Hungarian and international tenders.
6. Organization of exhibitions and other cultural programs. 
7. Educational activities related to the goals of the Kassák Foundation, organization of literary and artistic classes, preparation of pedagogical materials.
8. Publishing books and edited volumes. 
9. Conference organization. 
10. Support of the activities of the Kassák Museum.

Board of Trustees:  

• Merse Pál Szeredi, head of department, Petőfi Literary Museum (PIM) – Kassák Museum (KM), főosztályvezető, chairman of the board 
• Szilárd Demeter, general director, PIM, member of the board
• Mrs. János Barsánszki, financial director, PIM, member of the board
• Zsuzsanna Rózsafalvi PhD, head of department, PIM, Manuscript Collection, member of the board
• Anna Sidó, head of department, PIM, Art, Photo and Relics Collection, member of the board
• Edit Sasvári, curator, PIM – KM, member of the board
• Eszter Balázs PhD, researcher, PIM – KM, member of the board

Information: 

We welcome the financial support of the activities of the Kassák Foundation – and the Kassák Museum – to the bank account of the Kassák Foundation.