Ezer év közös úton
Lights Installation
Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 10:00 > 10:002025-12-06T10:00:00.000Z | Giardino
Ezer év közös úton celebrates a thousand years of Hungarian presence in the Eternal City, transforming light into a symbol of memory, spirituality, and intercultural dialogue. Created by Erik Mátrai in collaboration with Márton Urbán, the installation turns the courtyard of Palazzo Falconieri into an immersive stage where luminous forms transcend the walls and unfold freely into space.
Robotic light fixtures project essential geometric shapes — triangles, circles, abstract volumes — that merge and shift through choreographed movements and chromatic transitions. These visual elements allude to the symbolism of Advent and the theme of anticipation, creating a contemplative and atmospheric environment.
The six-minute animation, presented in a continuous loop, generates an intense spatial experience shaped by the dynamic encounter of light, architecture, and perception.
The installation is also visible at night from Lungotevere Tebaldi and will be open to the public until 16 December.
With A Thousand Years on a Shared Path, Mátrai — an artist who places light at the core of his practice — returns to Rome following significant works such as Porticus 3.5 (Palazzo Falconieri, 2017) and Sfera 02.2 (Church of San Lio, Venice, 2013). This new installation weaves together historical memory and contemporary art, celebrating the enduring bond between Hungary and the Eternal City.
Robotic light fixtures project essential geometric shapes — triangles, circles, abstract volumes — that merge and shift through choreographed movements and chromatic transitions. These visual elements allude to the symbolism of Advent and the theme of anticipation, creating a contemplative and atmospheric environment.
The six-minute animation, presented in a continuous loop, generates an intense spatial experience shaped by the dynamic encounter of light, architecture, and perception.
The installation is also visible at night from Lungotevere Tebaldi and will be open to the public until 16 December.
With A Thousand Years on a Shared Path, Mátrai — an artist who places light at the core of his practice — returns to Rome following significant works such as Porticus 3.5 (Palazzo Falconieri, 2017) and Sfera 02.2 (Church of San Lio, Venice, 2013). This new installation weaves together historical memory and contemporary art, celebrating the enduring bond between Hungary and the Eternal City.
Author
Erik Mátrái (born 1977, Miskolc, Hungary) is a Hungarian contemporary artist whose practice spans painting, video, photography, light art and immersive installation. He graduated in painting from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Budapest in 2004, and obtained his DLA (post-graduate doctoral) degree in 2009.
Although painting remains a foundational medium in his work, Mátrái has expanded his research into multimedia, developing large-scale spatial and light installations. His work often engages with fundamental elements such as light, water, fog, reflection,...
Márton Urbán has over a decade of experience in the audiovisual field, specializing in the creation of immersive and engaging experiences. With a strong focus on interaction design, he seamlessly merges technology and creativity to deliver innovative solutions. His work with robotic installations demonstrates a unique blend of art and cutting-edge technology.
In addition, Márton is involved in electrical design for smaller devices and interactive elements, enhancing the sensory dimension of the projects he contributes to. His commitment to pushing boundaries...