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Tamás St. Auby, (1944, Fót, Hungary) is a prominent Hungarian artist known for his pioneering work in performance and conceptual art. Throughout his career, he has also been known by various names, including Tamás Szentjóby, St.Turba, and Staubsky. In 1966, St. Auby co-created Hungary's first happening, titled "The Lunch – In Memoriam Batu Khan," marking a significant moment in the country's avant-garde movement. He continued to promote the ideals of the international Fluxus movement within Hungary until his forced exile in 1975. In 1968, he founded the International Parallel Union of Telecommunications (IPUT), an initiative aimed at exploring the intersections of art and technology. His work often challenged political and social norms, leading to his expulsion from Hungary in 1975. During his exile, he continued his artistic endeavors, contributing to the global avant-garde scene. St. Auby's film "Centaur," created between 1973 and 1975, was banned by authorities before its completion and was only released publicly in 2009. Throughout his career, St. Auby has remained a significant figure in the avant-garde art scene, with his works featured in various exhibitions and collections. Archivio Conz houses his 2006 work “Glaciale” an wooden piano with a fridge motor inside, which when played pianos insides start to freeze.