The opening event was hosted by László Kékedi, Head of the MMA's Section of Folk Arts. The welcome address was delivered by Ernő Sára, Head of the MMA's Section of Applied and Design Arts, Meritorious and Excellent Artist. The exhibition was officially opened by Dr. Ilona S. Kovács, ethnographer and curator of the exhibition.

The event featured performances by several distinguished artists: András Galánfi, regular member of the MMA, Kossuth Prize-winning folk woodcarver and Master of Folk Art; Réka Soós, folk singer, Junior Prima Award winner and MMA scholarship holder; and Tamás Czigány, traditional bagpiper and dance pedagogue.

The exhibition offers insight into a truly unique creative world – the "Gosztonyi style," which fuses the decorative heritage of the early Hungarians with the pastoral carving traditions of Somogy County. Zoltán Gosztonyi has built a distinctive, coherent artistic language from the symbolic and mythological motifs of Hungarian folk art, based on in-depth ethnographic, historical, and archaeological research.

Among his most significant works are horns carved from grey cattle horn, richly decorated with stylized scenes and symbolic figures. The exhibition also showcases a wide range of objects – from intricately crafted boxes and jewelry to staff heads and belt pouches – all made from wood, bone, antler, or horn, often combining multiple materials.

Zoltán Gosztonyi is not only recognized for his award-winning artistic achievements but also for his community-building efforts within the field of folk applied arts. As President of the Somogy County Folk Art Association, he plays a vital role in supporting fellow artists and representing the interests of the folk art movement on both regional and national levels. Since 2015, he has actively participated in the work of the Hungarian Academy of Arts.

The exhibition is open to the public until June 22, 2025.