The Embassy of Ecuador in Hungary is inviting the public to the photographic exhibition called “Ecuador, a Sustainable Paradise” which is open from the 2nd to 29th of August 2024 at the Atrium of the Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library located at Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1, 1088. Entrance is free.
Ecuador, a Sustainable Paradise photo exhibition
The photographic exhibition „Ecuador, a Sustainable Paradise” presents a fascinating collection of images that capture the biodiversity and natural wealth of Ecuador, highlighting its stunning landscapes, and unique flora and fauna. Through these captivating images, the photographer Balázs Szabó not only celebrates the beauty of the country but also aims to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and sustainable development. Each photograph invites viewers to reflect on the need to protect and preserve these natural treasures for future generations, emphasizing Ecuador’s crucial role in global environmental conservation.
For more information or inquiries, please contact the organisers at: ee*********@ca*********.ec.
Starting in 2025, a five-story building in New York will be dedicated to promoting Hungarian culture, with a special emphasis on folk traditions. This Hungarian art centre will feature a restaurant, gallery, and community spaces.
The Tulipán Foundation, officially known as the Réka Darida Foundation, plans to reopen its five-story building at 1065 Madison Avenue in New York in 2025 as the Tulipán Center for Hungarian Arts, according to Index.
As stated on their website, Tulipán represents a lively blend of tradition and modernity, deeply rooted in the richness of Hungarian culture. “Tulipán embodies a vibrant and dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation, rooted in the richness of Hungarian culture. By celebrating Hungary’s past and present, and showcasing the diverse and multifaceted expressions of its art and life, Tulipán offers visitors a rich and layered experience that captures the promise and spirit of the Hungarian people.”
The centre will include a restaurant, art gallery, and community spaces, all aimed at continuing the foundation’s mission of sharing the beauty of Hungarian culture with the world.
The Darida Réka Scholarship Programme, run by the foundation, provides one-year scholarships to exceptionally talented artists specialising in the folk arts and crafts of the Carpathian Basin or those rooted in Hungarian historical traditions. This programme supports artists both in Hungary and in neighbouring countries.
Preserving Hungarian culture in New York
Source: FB / Tulipán Foundation
The Tulipán Foundation’s mission is to create new opportunities for knowledge transfer through educational, artistic, and community programmes. It aims to support Hungarian art, with a particular focus on folk art and its contemporary interpretations, and to present these to a wider American audience. Additionally, the foundation serves the Hungarian American diaspora through its various programmes.
The 2023 Fellows exhibition, curated by Ágnes Fülemile, a researcher at the Institute of Ethnography, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was one of the foundation’s recent events. The exhibition, which ran until 20 May at the Tulipán Gallery in New York, successfully showcased the works of Hungarian artists who were awarded the Réka Darida Foundation Contemporary Crafts Fellowship, as Magyar Hírlap reported.
Source: FB / Tulipán Foundation
The foundation is also connected to the Festival of Crafts, held from 17 to 20 August this year. According to their website, three participating artists will receive awards in collaboration with the Federation of Folk Art Associations.
The Tulipán Foundation first announced a call for applications in 2021, intending to support Hungarian artists and educational institutions during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first exhibition of works by supported artists was held at the Tulipán Gallery, located at the foundation’s headquarters.
Réka Darida, who was born in Csenger and emigrated to New York in 2000, was a dedicated member and prominent supporter of the Hungarian art and community scene in New York until her passing. Since 2020, her family has continued the foundation’s work.
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An exhibition of the works of Hungarian photographers in the US featuring works by André Kertész, László Moholy-Nagy, Robert Capa and others has drawn some 50,000 visitors since it opened in April.
The first comprehensive show of Hungarian-born photographers who had moved to the US featuring more than 170 photos by 32 artists is closing on Sunday, organiserssaid.
The works are on loan from 17 collections in the US, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, The Getty in Los Angeles and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
The exhibition is open until 25 August.
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An exhibition of 19-20th century Hungarian paintings has opened in Ankara within the framework of the Hungarian-Turkish cultural season, the culture and innovation ministry said on Friday.
The show was opened in the Art and Sculpture Museum at an event held on the occasion of the start of Hungary’s presidencyof the Council of the European Unionby Viktor Matis, Hungary’s ambassador to Türkiye, Gábor Csaba, deputy state secretary for cultural diplomacy, and Burhan Kayaturk, the member of the Turkish Great Assembly and chairman of the European Union Harmonization Committee.
Gábor Kovács, the owner of the collection which provided the paintings, said the show features works by Mihály Munkácsy, Károly Markó, Miklós Barabás, László Mednyánszky, Pál Szinyei Merse, István Csók, Károly Kernstock and others, presenting a range of genres including portraits, romantic landscapes, realist and naturalist works created between 1800 and the 1910s.
On June 27,2024 an event was held to officially unveil the first Hungarian Rickshaw at the Liszt Institute, Hungarian Cultural Centre, Delhi.
At the ceremony Dr. Marianne Erdő, Director of the Liszt Institute unveiled the painted and decorated Rickshaw. The event took place at the newly built building of the Liszt Institute situated in the premises of the Embassy of Hungary at New Delhi.
Dr. Erdő informed the gathering that the Rickshaw has been named Öcsi in Hungarian,equivalent of the Indian name Csotu meaning “small”. Really, the “small” is beautiful.
H.E. Mr. István Szabó, Ambassador of Hungary in India was present in the event along with several diplomats and other invitees. The function was well attended.
Guest author: Gopalan Rajamani
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Budapest’s latest super production, the LUFILAND exhibition, has opened its doors in the BOK Hall. The attraction features among others a replica of the Chain Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Sphinx, the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. More than 500,000 environmentally friendly balloons were used in the making of the statues. The attraction covers a total of 4,000 square meters. The exhibition was dreamed up by the world-famous balloon sculptor Guido Verhoef, and during the past two weeks, nearly 100 volunteers from 18 countries worked daily to build the grandiose production.
LUFILAND exhibition opens in Budapest
The LUFILAND exhibition has opened its doors in the BOK Hall, Budapest.
Visitors to LUFILANDcan expect to be part of a great adventure, upon entering the gate they first find themselves in space, and then through a labyrinth they can discover the wonders of five continents. Most of the balloons – 190,000 pieces – were used for the labyrinth, but the Egyptian pyramid and the Mayan temple were also built from thousands of balloons. All balloons are made of environmentally friendly materials.
The LUFILAND exhibition has opened its doors in the BOK Hall, Budapest.
Dutch balloon designer Guido Verhoef started building sculptures from the special material when he was 15 years old, he has now perfected the technique and his name is known worldwide. His work was assisted by 20 other masters in Budapest. The sculptures created have never been seen by the public anywhere in this form, LUFILAND is a world premiere. “We have built a real fairytale world, we want the visitors to have a life-changing experience. We also thought about the children separately, as part of the exhibition is the thousand square meter “fun zone”, where they can freely unleash their creative energies,” said Guido Verhoef.
The LUFILAND exhibition has opened its doors in the BOK Hall, Budapest.
The construction of LUFILAND was a real logistical test, as volunteers came from 18 countries around the world – dozens of them from Hungary – to be part of the experience and help in the creation of the balloon sculptures. The more than half a million balloons were inflated one by one, folded and then placed on the grandiose creations. During the exhibition, trained professionals ensure that the balloon creations always look their best.
LUFILAND will be on display in the BOK Hall for a limited time, until the middle of August.
The LUFILAND exhibition has opened its doors in the BOK Hall, Budapest.
On May 27, 2024, a personal exhibition of the People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, Arif Huseynov, was opened at the Yunus Emre Institute in Budapest, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Hungary and the Azerbaijan-Hungarian Friendship Society with the support of National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO. The exhibition will be open till May 31.
Tahir Taghizade, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Hungary, who inaugurated the event with his opening speech, informed the participants about the successful development of cultural cooperation between Azerbaijan and Hungary.
Artist Arif Huseynov and Honored Art Worker Ziyadkhan Aliyev talked about the rich culture of Azerbaijan and the history of cultural relations between the two countries in their speeches. A documentary film called “Karabakhname,” based on Arif Huseynov’s works, was also demonstrated at the event.
The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Hungary, including the heads of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan diplomatic missions, representatives of the press and cultural circles, and the Azerbaijani diaspora in Hungary.
Tahir Taghizade, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
An exhibition of People’s Artist Arif Huseynov was organized in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
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A large-scale exhibition from London’s Victoria&Albert Museum showcasing the original costumes and personal items opera divas, film stars and pop and rock icons wore on stage has opened in the House of Music Hungary.
Opening the exhibition on Friday, Magdolna Zavogyán, the state secretary for culture, said that “the fact that V&A has taken its hugely successful Divas exhibition first to Budapest on its international tour illustrates Hungary’s international cultural position”. She welcomed that the Budapest exhibition has been complemented with sections featuring Hungarian celebrities.
Andras Batta, House of Music’s managing director, said that the exhibition presents on 1,000 square metres the personal stories of famed divas, their iconic items and their role in society over the past two hundred years.
Photo: MTI
Photo: MTI
Kate Bailey, curator of the V&A London exhibition, said the Budapest show featured 70 international divas since the emergence of opera divas in the 19th century followed by Hollywood stars and pop and rock icons of the 60s until the present days. It illustrates how the divas have inspired changes in society with their voice and personality, she said, adding that the Hungarian section had broadened the original London show into “a bigger, better and bolder” exhibition.
The exhibition, viewed in London by 300,000 visitors, presents dresses worn on stage by Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Cher, Adele, Sade, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse and Bjork as well as by Maria Callas, Edith Piaf, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. The Hungarian section presents the costumes and life stories of Hungarian performers such as opera diva Éva Marton, actresses Lujza Blaha and Katalin Karády, and singers Zsuzsa Koncz, Zsuzsa Cserháti, Zséda and Bori Péterfy.
The Budapest exhibition will run until September 15.
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Europe-day, concerts, cultural and culinary festivals, new exhibitions: the last month of spring brings colourful programs to Budapest, for kids and grown-ups as well. Here are a few of them that are worth checking out.
Corvin Beer Festival
The Corvin Sörfesztivál (Corvin Beer Festival) will celebrate its 10th birthday this year with a 5-day festival. The festival takes place between 8 to 12 May in Corvin Sétány. More than 30 beer manufacturers will be present, including Csíki sör, MONYO Brewing, Etyeki Sörmanufaktúra, but you can also taste some of Hungary’s best cheese and sauces.
Floralia – Roman spring celebration
Between 10 and 12 May, the Aquincum Museum and Archeological Park will celebrate spring with a festival for the 33rd time. As promised, the park will be full of flowers and Roman citizens wearing togas, celebrating the goddess of spring, Flora. Programs include guided tours, both in Hungarian and English, and workshops. Visitors can try what it’s like to live in ancient Rome, they can learn how to make flower crowns, experience Roman school, or compete in the Olympic games.
Europe-day celebration
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hungary being a part of the European Union with a free festival in the 5th district, near Kossuth Square. Taking place on 12 May in Szabadság Square, there’s something for everybody: there are programs for children, including quizes, games, a puppet show, and more. Concerts for children will start at 10:30 AM, and later in the afternoon, Hungarian bands including Szabó Balázs Bandája and Carson Coma will play an acoustic set. There’s also a 20-km running race celebrating the anniversary.
Jazzy Festival
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Enjoy jazz music and a glass of wine at a 4-day festival between 17 and 20 May at MomKult. Food trucks and more than 40 wine shops will be represented at the festival as well. Concerts include Matt Bianco, Electro Deluxe, Los Orangutanes, and many more. You can read more about Jazzy Festival here.
Gourmet Festival – MBH Bank
Gourmet Festival, Budapest, Hungary. Source: Gourmet Festival
Taste the Hungarian gastronomic landscape at Millenáris between 24-26 May. This year, Gourmet will focus on female energy and the female perspective. With more than a hundred exhibitors, excellent chefs, pastry chefs, bakers and manufacturers will be present at the country’s biggest gastronomy festival. For more information, visit the festival’s website.
Exhibitions in Budapest
The world of Banksy
Photo: MTI/EPA-AAP/Steven Saphore
After Milan, Paris, Brussels and Lisbon, the contreversial artist’s exhibition is coming to Budapest from 3 May. The exhibition includes street art, graffities, photos and prints from the artist, whose work usually revolves around the topics of war, imperialism, peace, individualism, capitalism, greed, consumerism and hypocrisy. More information and tickets here.
Kertész, Moly-Nagy, Capa – Photo exhibition
Photo: MTI
The exhibition in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is the first comprehensive presentation of the work of Hungarian photographers who emigrated to America, including André Kertész, László Moholy-Nagy, Robert Capa and György Kepes. The exhibition examines the impact of Hungarian-born artists, and their journey from Hungary throughout Berlin and Paris to New York, Chicago, and Hollywood.
Divas & Icons
The new temporary exhibition takes place in the House of Hungarian Music, and showcases the power of divas like Rihanna, Björk, Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Huston, Beyoncé, and many more. The exhibition was originally organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, but it travels to several museums around the world. Apart from exhibiting the incredible costumes worn by the icons, it gives an insight into the history of great divas from the stars of the opera and silent films to today’s world stars.
Wizz Air is launching a new feature on its website and mobile app: passengers can now book tickets directly on these platforms for events, exhibitions, sightseeing tours and other experiences.
Wizz Air innovation
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The WIZZ Experiences service is launched in cooperation with the Hungarian low-cost airline’s partner, online service provider Coras. The new service will offer more than 10 million tickets to passengers in 300 cities in over 65 countries.
In Greece, you can buy tickets to diving, olive oil tasting, traditional Greek live music and dinner shows.
In the UK you can buy tickets to the most prestigious sporting matches, concerts and West End shows.
In Spain, you can pay for a tour of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona or the Prado Museum in Madrid. You can also buy tickets to FC Barcelona matches, cycle around Madrid and see its best sights, and visit three of Malaga’s best tapas restaurants with a local guide.
In France, you can book a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, or a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles.
In Italy, there are small group tours to Pompeii with an archaeologist, or off-peak tickets to the Colosseum or the Uffizi Gallery, a guided tour of the Vatican or an AC Milan football match, the airline said.
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“Thanks to a wide range of complementary products and partner services, our passengers can now build their entire journey with Wizz Air, from flights to in-flight shopping, transfers, accommodation and on-site activities,” said James Goodwin, Wizz Air’s Head of Complementary Services.
The Hungarian Pavilion of the 60th Venice Biennale has opened with the installation Techno Zen by Márton Nemes, which is already causing waves of excitement, a government official said after its opening on Thursday.
Máté Vincze, a deputy state secretary of cultural developments, told MTI that the Hungarian Pavilion had already attracted “huge interest” and was becoming the “star” of the Biennale.
Nemes’s work goes beyond painting, with metal, music and lights also part of the installation. The state secretary said Techno Zen evoked the world of the sub-culture of the nineties, reminding us of the “happy twentieth century”, and on the other hand, the shaman drums used for the installation also referred to the ancient tradition in which the Hungarians represent reflexive thinking and peace in the world.
Photo: MTI
Photo: MTI
Photo: MTI
Photo: MTI
The installation is the result of complex work, to which artists working under the auspices of the Ludwig Museum of contemporary art in Budapest collaborated with Nemes.
Vincze thanked the Ludwig Museum’s director, Júlia Fabényi, the national commissioner of the biennale.
Photo: MTI
At the event, Fabényi said the combination of visual experience, sound, movement and a wide variety of image techniques, offered a new level of experience, something startling which took people away from their comfort zone.
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DIVA, a large-scale exhibition from London’s Victoria&Albert Museum showcasing costumes and the life of iconic performers will be on display in in the House of Music Hungary (Magyar Zene Háza) in Budapest on its first journey abroad from May 18, the organisers said on Tuesday.
DIVA exhibition in Budapest
The DIVA exhibition, viewed so far in London by 300,000 visitors, will present dresses worn on stage by Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Cher, Maria Callas, Edith Piaf, Ingrid Bergman, Billie Eilish, Rihanna and Bjork, the statement said. The Budapest exhibition will also present the costumes and life stories of Hungarian performers such as opera diva Éva Marton, actresses Lujza Blaha and Katalin Karády, and singers Zsuza Koncz, Zsuzsa Cserháti, Zséda, Bori Péterfy and Déva,it added.
Divas&Icons
“When working out the narrative, we sought to showcase personalities fit to present the[V&A] exhibition’s original messages. The Budapest exhibition entitled Divas&Icons will reflect the diversity of the music scene,” the statement quoted András Batta, the House of Music’s managing director, as saying.
Márton Horn, the institution’s operative director, said the Budapest exhibition will feature hundreds of items from international collections and the House of Music’s collection covering design, costumes, photography, fashion, film, and music.
It will display several costumes for the first time on 800sms, including the dress worn on stage by Maria Callas as Norma in 1952, Marilyn Monroe’s black dress from Some Like It Hot (1959), and iconic pieces designed by the legendary Bob Mackie.
Hungary’s Éva Marton has offered the costume she wore on stage in Verdi’s Don Carlos for the exhibition.
The work of artist Márton Nemes, curated by Budapest’s Ludwig Museum of contemporary art, will be exhibited in the Hungarian pavilion at the Venice Biennale opening on 20 April.
Máté Vincze, the deputy state secretary for public collections and cultural development, told a press conference that the Hungarian pavilion has also been revamped for the upcoming show. The Art Nouveau building designed by Géza Maróti and finished in 1909 was last renovated in 2000, he noted.
Nemes’s multimedia work, “Techno Zen”, is designed to affect all senses while focusing on colour, Vincze said.
Júlia Fabényi, the museum’s director, noted that this year’s central exhibition at the Bienale, Foreigners Everywhere, is curated by Brazilian Adriano Pedrosa.
According to the museum’s website, Nemes draws on techno subculture and digital imaging as well as the traditions of abstract painting. “The installation is multisensory: its optical, acoustic and haptic content unfolds through the combined effects of light and colour range, object and light movement, sound and wavelength, as well as airflow,” the website said.
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For the first time in Hungary, about a hundred different classic Mercedes cars from the past 60 years will be displayed together in Szeged in April, the organisers said.
Legendary Mercedes models in Szeged
Photo: classiccarshow.hu
According to the press release, one hundred legendary vehicles, real rarities, beautiful car marvels and former cars of famous people will be on display at the Classic Car Show & Expo in the Academic Hall of the Pick Arena in Szeged, turizmus.com reports, based on MTI.
The vehicles on display on 20 and 21 April will tell unique stories to visitors, including several cars of which only a few collector’s items now exist in the world. The S-Class W140 of Árpád Göncz, the first President of the Republic of Hungary after the change of regime, will also be on display.
Numerous programs to enjoy
Photo: classiccarshow.hu
The Classic Car Show & Expo offers a wide range of activities in addition to the car attractions. As an accompanying event, guests can browse the Retro Car Market (Retro Autópiac), shop for a bargain or buy a vehicle at a live auction.
You can listen to a conversation with car market expert Gábor Várkonyi, Péter Kárai, owner of Kárai Exclusive, a company that mainly restores classic cars, as well as the professional team of BigBlock Tv and journalists from SpeedZone car magazine.
Some of the cars on display at the Classic Car Show & Expo include rarities such as the W186 Adenauer, the W128 Ponton, the W111 convertible, the W126 saloon, the W198 Gullwing, the W113 Pagoda, the R107 convertible, the W114 saloon, the W201 saloon, the G professional, the Maybach X223 and the W123 Pullman.
About the show
Photo: classiccarshow.hu
“The idea behind the event was conceived several years ago by a few people who love the Mercedes-Benz brand,” the website of the car show says. “It should be an exhibition where the best and the most special pieces of the Mercedes-Benz brand are presented. Most of the cars on display on an area of almost 5,000 m2 (2,500 m2 enclosed) have a story to tell and a history to share with the visitors.”
“An exhibition that showcases timeless chic design, German elegance and precision, as well as feeling and smell, all telling the story of adventures past, present and future.” During the two-day event, visitors will be able to get up close and personal with 100 legendary Mercedes-Benz classics from the past 60 years, including cars of which only a few collector’s items now survive in the world. Alongside cars driven by heads of state from the past decades, there will also be Mercedes driven by members of the Ewing family, iconic in the Dallas series.
Step into the vibrant world of Karolina Sávolt, Hungary’s 13-year-old artistic sensation! To celebrate the opening of her latest exhibition, ‘Earthly Wonders’ by Karolina Sávolt, which premiered on 3rd April at Bodo Gallery, Budapest, we thought of inviting the young painter prodigy to an exclusive interview. From her early days of painting during the pandemic to international exhibitions in Budapest, Dubai and Barcelona, Karolina Sávolt’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us to uncover the story behind Karolina Sávolt’s artistic vision, her dreams of supporting art education for disadvantaged children and her aspirations to showcase her works on the global stage.
DNH: What inspired you to start painting at such a young age, and how did you discover the unique style of magical realism?
Karolina Sávolt: I began painting during the pandemic at the age of nine, where I discovered the beauty of painting, although I had been drawing a lot before. I enjoy painting realistically and portraying motifs in such a way that I tend to exaggerate them, which adds a touch of magic to my paintings.
Who are your favourite painters and artistic styles?
I wouldn’t single out one artist, but among my favourite painters are those from the 15th, 11th and 12th centuries as well as several contemporary painters. I’m drawn to various artistic styles such as romanticism, renaissance, realism and abstraction, often incorporating geometric shapes.
Could you tell us about Karolina Sávolt’s journey as a self-taught artist, learning from online sources and mastering the basics of painting?
I haven’t had a teacher or mentor beside me; everything I’ve learned and mastered has been through online resources. Being born in 2010, they say I belong to the alpha generation, and learning online is something my generation is familiar with and adept at.
How do you balance your passion for painting with your studies and sports, such as tennis?
Painting will always be a part of my life, but I also prioritise my studies and sports. Therefore, I have a busy schedule both on weekdays and weekends.
Your paintings often feature elements related to nature and the environment. What message do you aim to convey through your artwork?
All my paintings carry messages. Since my first exhibition, I’ve realised the impact I can have on my surroundings, so I’ve amplified the importance of environmental, animal and nature conservation through my art. I also highlight the beauty of our environment and urge people to notice and appreciate it.
Could you share your creative process from ideation to execution, particularly focusing on your preference for oil painting?
In the first few months of learning the basics, I started with acrylics, but they dried too quickly for my liking since I often work on multiple paintings simultaneously. So I switched to oil painting, which allows me to work on a piece for several days without the paint drying. Planning is crucial; I sketch out my ideas on paper before transferring them onto canvas. Sometimes I make adjustments during the painting process, but maintaining proper proportions is always a priority.
What role does your family play in supporting your artistic endeavours, and how has their encouragement shaped your artistic journey?
My parents are incredibly supportive and help me realise my plans and goals. My sister acts as my manager, organising my exhibitions and sourcing necessary materials, while my twin brother assists with studies, also holding the title of “Good Student Good Athlete” in Hungary.
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You’ve exhibited your works internationally, from Budapest to Dubai and Barcelona. How does it feel to showcase your paintings on such a global stage at such a young age?
It’s a great joy and honour to receive invitations from abroad, allowing me to showcase my art in stunning locations every year.
Your art is described as incorporating elements of renaissance, baroque, abstract, and avant-garde styles. How do you blend these diverse influences into your own artistic voice?
I love these artistic movements, and each motif demands a different style of painting. For example, I prefer the renaissance style for depicting portraits or figures, while I approach subjects like hummingbirds or flowers differently. I also incorporate geometric representations to convey universal influences.
On your website, you mention your desire to support disadvantaged children in art education. Could you elaborate on your vision for this initiative and how you plan to implement it?
To achieve this goal, we’ve established the National Young Artists Foundation, aiming to provide every child with the opportunity to learn visual arts. I hope to begin this work with professionals as early as this year.
As exhibitions in the two major cultural capitals, New York and Paris, are soon to take place, what are your thoughts on showcasing your works in such renowned art venues, and what impact do you hope it will have on your artistic career?
For me, it’s the greatest honour to have my paintings displayed where some of the world’s greatest artists are present. Indeed, the greatest recognition for an artist is having as many people as possible see their work.
Looking ahead, what are your aspirations and goals as an artist, both in the short and long term?
I want my paintings to reach as many places as possible and to introduce my messages to a wider audience. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to bring visual arts closer to young people, acquainting them with the joy and beauty of creating art and bringing joy to as many people as possible through my paintings.
Join Karolina Sávolt on Instagram and Facebook for more stunning creations and behind-the-scenes insights. You can also show your support to the National Young Artists Foundation by purchasing captivating merch on her website, adorned with Karolina Sávolt’s unique designs.
Also, don’t miss the chance to experience Karolina Sávolt’s latest exhibition, ‘Earthly Wonders’, which welcomes art lovers from Monday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., until the 26th of April. Visit Bodo Gallery at 24-26 Falk Miksa Street, Budapest, to immerse yourself in Karolina Sávolt’s mesmerising world of art.
Exciting news alert! As we wrote earlier, Hungary’s very own Dinosaur Park opened on the rooftop of a busy Budapest mall near a bustling train station. The prehistoric park boasts a large collection of real-life dinosaurs, making it the perfect spot for dino-loving kids and their adventurous parents looking to escape the humdrum of home life. After a brief hiatus, the park roared back to life on 28th March!
According to Helló Magyar, the DinoPark at KÖKI Mall (right by the train station) stands as Budapest’s first permanent dinosaur park and educational hotspot. Freshly renovated and unveiled last Thursday, this space invites visitors to come face-to-face with 30 dynamic, roaring dinosaurs, from the awe-inspiring T-Rex to the gentle giant, Mamenchisaurus. With a whopping 80 sauropods dotting the landscape, it’s a Jurassic jungle just waiting to be explored!
Photo: FB/DinoPark
Located in Budapest’s 10th district near the airport expressway, the mall is a breeze to reach from downtown. Simply hop on the blue metro line or catch a train, as the Kőbánya-Kispest Station is conveniently right next to the mall.
Photo: FB/DinoPark
Budapest Dinosaur Park makes the ultimate family adventure this spring and summer
Each and every dino on display has been meticulously crafted by expert palaeontologists, aiming for maximum accuracy and a truly immersive experience. The park’s operator, Czech West Media, opened their tenth prehistoric park in Budapest last year. Founder Jiri Machalek said they created their first park in Plzeň in 2003. Machalek proudly boasts that they handle everything in-house, from design to construction, without relying on subcontractors.
Photo: FB/DinoPark
But wait, there’s more! In addition to the jaw-dropping dinosaurs, visitors can embark on a thematic educational trail, let the little ones loose on a palaeontology-focused playground and delve into the fascinating history of our planet at the museum. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge for both kids and adults, offering a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of the dinosaurs and their prehistoric playground.
Interestingly, the websiteof the dinosaur park is not available in English, so we translated the entrance fees below:
Adults: HUF 5,000 (EUR 12.7),
Kids aged 3-15: HUF 3,500 (EUR 8.9),
Kids under 3: free,
Family (2 adults, 2 kids): HUF 14,500 (EUR 37),
Family (2 adults, 3 kids): HUF 17,000 (EUR 43.2),
Adults with disabilities: HUF 2,500 (EUR 6.3),
Kids with disabilities: HUF 1,750 (EUR 4.45).
Photo: FB/DinoPark
Photo: FB/DinoPark
Photo: FB/DinoPark
Of course, you can pay with any debit or credit card in the park.
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The World of Banksy—The Street is my Canvas exhibition will bring over a hundred of Banksy’s works to Budapest and will be on display at the Király Street Komplex Kiállítóterem (Complex Exhibition Hall) in Budapest from the beginning of May.
The exhibition will feature graffiti, photographs, video installations, prints and unique pieces that have been reproduced and collected especially for this exhibition.
The exhibition of the world’s most famous invisible graffiti artist will arrive in Hungary after Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Prague, Brussels, Lisbon, and Dubai. It will continue its journey to Italy (Venice, Naples) and the United States (New York).
With over two million visitors, the exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into the entire oeuvre of this exceptional artist. Banksy is known for his work in public spaces, using a distinctive stenciled technique and reflecting on current political and social situations.
However, few people know that the anonymous artist has worked on canvas and other materials, fabric, aluminium, forex and plexiglass in a career spanning more than 20 years, has painted live animals for an exhibition and has also directed films.
Banksy returns to Budapest for the third time
In November 2012, Banksy already had an exhibition entitled Exit through the gift shop in the basement of the Műcsarnok in Budapest. Eight years later, Banksy’s work was on exhibit again in Hungary, with The Art of Banksy: Without Limits opening in February 2020 at Tesla Loft.
The exhibition, with descriptions in English and Hungarian and fully accessible, will be on view from 3 May to 1 October 2024 in the Complex Exhibition Hall.
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Sirha Budapest, Central and Eastern Europe’s premier international food show and HoReCa trade fair, once again welcomes professionals and gastro enthusiasts from around the globe to the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre. With the first day dedicated to industry insiders and professionals, the exhibition sets the stage for an immersive experience spanning three days of gastronomic exploration and innovation.
Gastro Odyssey like no other
As we reported earlier, Sirha Budapest 2024 epitomises innovation, creativity and collaboration within the culinary industry. From gelato competitions to cultural showcases, the exhibition provides a platform for professionals and enthusiasts alike to engage, learn and celebrate the art of gastronomy.
The exhibition boasts a colourful range of culinary delights, from traditional to avant-garde, including vegan, organic, dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and halal options as well as soft and alcoholic beverages. Notably, attendees can even sample unconventional treats like chocolate made from grasshoppers, featuring 5% bug content.
Another standout attraction is the Valhrona chocolate booth, where visitors can learn the art of chocolate appreciation by first savouring its aroma, akin to enjoying a fine glass of wine, before indulging in its decadent flavour.
In addition to culinary delights, Sirha Budapest offers a vast display of kitchen appliances, professional catering equipment and other trade-related products. This aspect of the exhibition caters to industry professionals seeking the latest innovations and solutions for their businesses.
Source: DNH
Source: DNH
Source: DNH
Source: DNH
Source: DNH
Source: DNH
Exhibition highlight: Indonesian Pavilion
Nestled within the bustling halls of Sirha Budapest 2024, at Stand A Hall/B1, lies the Indonesian Pavilion, a vibrant showcase of culture and cuisine, which invites you to embark on a sensory journey through the flavours and traditions of the far-flung tropical country. At the heart of the pavilion are displays of high-quality Indonesian products, ranging from coconut sugar and various sauces to artisanal Arabica coffee and home decor craftwork. Visitors have the opportunity to savour infused waters flavoured with tropical fruits such as dragon fruit and pineapple, dried fruit chips made from lesser-known delicacies like jackfruit and aromatic chocolate drinks.
The opening ceremony, marked by traditional dance performances, sets the stage for a captivating cultural experience this year. In addition to product tastings, representatives from the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and Indonesian companies are on hand to provide insights into their offerings and facilitate business opportunities with Eastern European countries.
Sirha Budapest 2024 programmes
In addition to the cultural showcase, Sirha Budapest 2024 offers a myriad of programmes and activities to engage attendees. The Gelato Festival World Masters – Hungary Challenge invites ice cream aficionados to witness the quest for the finest gelato craftsmanship. Thematic presentations by leading ice cream companies offer insights into the latest trends and innovations in ice cream making. Throughout the exhibition, visitors can expect a feast for the senses, with live demonstrations, culinary competitions and tasting sessions highlighting the best of Hungarian and international cuisine. From the playful Gelato Adventure 2024 to the nation’s beloved Hungary’s Cake competition, the event celebrates the artistry and innovation of culinary professionals.
Beyond the culinary delights, Sirha Budapest embodies a commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. Public catering initiatives underscore the importance of sustainable practices, while forums and networking events facilitate knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
