12th Hungarian Biennial of Medal Art — ran the summons last autumn. And the result was the new awakening of creative energies, this time in the sign of the foundation of the Hungarian state, the personality of St. Stephen.
It is a special pleasure for us that beside the "great seniors", a great number of the youngest artist generation is taking part and has sent in their works. This confirms that the Biennial of Medal Art in Sopron remains one of the most important forums of the branch, and that it is an honour to participate in it. And the City of Sopron is proud of being a host to the Hungarian Biennial of Medal Art.
We have, of course, to mention the organisators of the exhibition, of whom the Hungarian Arts Council occupies an eminent place. In the name of the Organizing Committee, we express our thanks for their support. And many thanks to the sponsors and all the artists who have sent in their works.
In the name of the city of Sopron, I wish all artists success in their future career, and the visitors of the exhibition an interesting experience.
Sopron, March 2nd, 1999
Antal Tengerdi
Deputy Mayor