OBO RKS-Magic cable trays transformed into art at the Buda-pest Contemporary art fair

Cable trays from OBO are usually installed under the ceiling or on walls, acting as the silent heroes of cable routing.

As part of the Budapest Contemporary art fair, OBO Bettermann Hungary participated in the creation of its own installation, putting a spotlight on products that are otherwise unseen.

The collaboration was the result of the hard work of architectural firm Pyxis Nautica, art gallery acb Galéria and OBO Bettermann Hungary.

Commissioned by the art gallery, the architectural firm designed the installation based on RKS Magic – and OBO Bettermann provided support during the planning, execution and realisation on-site.

The result is a unique installation that places a special focus on the aesthetic of the cable trays.

Architect Tamás Tótszabó was familiar with the OBO product portfolio from previous projects and wanted to showcase the wide range of applications of the products, as he appreciates the aesthetic and design of the OBO cable trays.

Among other things, the construction was made up of 111 metres of RKSM 615 FS cable trays and 12 FangFix concrete blocks, as well as 30 metres of steel pipes to display the different works of art and to provide the stability needed.

The RKSM frame was used to present the artwork of acb Galéria.

Budapest Contemporary is one of the largest fairs for contemporary art in Hungary, offering an extensive overview of artists and their works from leading galleries in Hungary over several thousand square metres, to bring together artists, collectors, visitors and gallery owners.

The fair was held in a very special location: a building named “Bálna”, which translates to “whale”. With a shape reminiscent of the largest sea mammal, the striking, modern building on the banks of the Danube in Budapest combines the old and the new.

Originally, it belonged to the public bonded warehouses that were built in the 19th century. After renovations between 2009 and 2011, the building was transformed into a multifunctional centre, uniting gastronomy, culture, events, exhibitions and shops all under one roof.

On-site, the project was subject to a very strict schedule, and the conditions of the building had to be taken into consideration. The outstanding collaboration between all those  involved made everything possible, and the entire art installation was a complete success.