I heard the police shouting "Mr. Artist!" and then they started to beat the door with a baton.

György Galántai, a prominent figure in Hungarian avant-garde art, reflects on his experiences during the Kádár era, including his involvement in the 1956 revolution and subsequent artistic endeavors. He recounts how he created protest signs for a demonstration, leading to police confrontation and a physical altercation. Despite facing censorship and police harassment, he established a creative community in a dilapidated chapel, which was later shut down by authorities. Galántai discusses the challenges of pursuing art under a repressive regime and the impact of these experiences on his work and identity as an artist.