Art & Exhibitions

The Modem Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art invites the public to the opening of the exhibition, "Origin" on Saturday the 8th of February at 4:00 p.m. The exhibition interprets the five books of Moses through the works of contemporary Hungarian artists from the perspective of the 21st century man. It aims to draw visitors' attention not only to the well-known scenes of the Old Testament, but also to their specific interpretations and topicalities. Four years ago, the exhibition “Evangelium  21” was presented at MODEM, highlighting twelve messages from the four Gospels of the New Testament. This is what exhibition “Origin”, which deals with the foundations of Christian and Jewish culture, now reflects on. The works are part of Levente Kovács' private collection. Similar to “Evangelium 21”, this time twelve artists, who have previously dealt with religious themes, were asked to realise the exhibition. The artists created their works in collaboration with theologian József Zsengellér, so the paintings, installations, graphics, animations and photographs came together to form a coordinated artistic ensemble. The pieces of the collection, in addition to their unique message, focus on modern man in the interpretation of archaic texts. Using contemporary artistic tools, they try to find […]

A sensual insight  into the interiors and daily lives of the residents of the typical residential buildings, known as "cívis" houses, which still dominate Debrecen's skyline and are encircled by high walls and shrouded in mystery, will be provided by the photo exhibition that opens at MODEM Project Space on April 17. The exhibition, titled“ Debrecen-Pairidaeza I Levente Vigh’s Everyday Cívis Scenes of Life” explores the interiors of undocumented 'cívis' houses, focusing on everyday moments and cultural-anthropological context. Photographs by Levente Vigh were taken during site visits for a project by Attila Harangi and Viktor Löki in 2019. The exhibition aims to alleviate the strangeness surrounding these houses by showing them as unique living spaces that can be adapted to contemporary needs. The images reveal charming human-scale dwellings, gardens, oases, wagon gates, and barrel vaults. Exhibiting photographer: Levente Vigh Curator: Szabolcs Süli-Zakar   Date: 17 April - 7 June Location:Modem Art Centre Source:modemart.hu/en |Photo credit debrecen.hu

MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art's exhibition “Untold Stories” seeks to show, through the art collections of museums in rural areas, the values that institutions outside Budapest acquired between 1989 and 2024. Opening in the 2nd floor exhibition space of MODEM, the selection attempts to provide a picture for professionals and the general public of how the collecting practices of rural museums have evolved in the decades following the fall of communism. About the concept of the exhibition: MODEM collaborated with over 20 rural museums to present a new exhibition, by calling for a list of approximately 50 artworks, reflecting each institution's collection focus. The exhibition offers diverse perspectives on local identity and cultural heritage, and provides a comprehensive overview of Hungarian fine art, making it a new level of collaboration. Beyond the representation of the collections, we also focus equally on the background work of collecting and the art institutions themselves, which are presented primarily with the help of infographics. In addition, the animations visible in the exhibition space provide a brief summary of the research topics organised around the exhibition, which, among other things, concern the collecting opportunities of rural museums and the role of the rural […]

The spring semester programmes continue, with 2 exhibitions opening this weekend, organised by the Cultural and Organisational Office and Culture Secretariat of the University of Debrecen. The Life Sciences Gallery will host the exhibition of Japanese ink painters, László Berényi, and Rie Shibahata.  On Saturday, April 26th at 3.00 p.m., it will be opened by Japanese ink and icon painter Éva Berényiné Szabados, with flutist Bianka Jobbágy participating. The exhibition will be open until May 22nd. Nature photographer Csilla Molnár will bring her material titled “Lővérek - The Treasure Box of the Sopron Mountains” to the Theoretical Gallery.  The exhibition will be opened by the artist himself on Sunday, April 27th at 11.00 a.m., with a welcome speech by cultural manager Viktor Csaba Kozák and  guitarist László Bakos participating.  This exhibition will also be open until May 22nd.   Date: 26 April - 22 May Location: various locations in Debrecen Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

Visitors are invited to the first Pallag Art Weekend event, which is also the debut of the newly opened Artibus Design & Art Gallery. Inspired by the spirit of the Sestina Gallery, the space will offer contemporary art, design interiors and inspiring encounters over three days. The weekend will feature works by prestigious artists from Debrecen and related to Debrecen, music, friendly discussions and a special "culture house" atmosphere. In the gallery visitors can see works by Barbara Chondromatidou, Melitta Csorján, David Beeri, Péter Donka, Alpár Mihaszna Dóczy, Judit Komlódi, János Kujbus, Marcell Nagy, Róbert Rácz, József Szabó, Zsuzsa Szász and Ferenc Uzonyi.  The opening ceremony will take place on Friday 9 May at 6:00 p.m., with a toast by museologist Lilla Szoboszlai, followed by a performance by the hintaLOW Band. On Saturday, Lyuhász Lyácint Bt. Band  will perform from 7:00 p.m, and on Sunday, Neonhal Band will play from 6:00 p.m  On Saturday and Sunday, the Artibus Design & Art Gallery will be open from 10.00  a.m. to 8.00 p.m.  Admission is free of charge.   Date: 9-11 May Location: 8 Mezőgazdász Street, Pallag Source: dehir.hu, FB events | Photo credit:dehir.hu

As one of the programmes of the II Debrecen Art Week, Árpád Bényi's exhibition entitled “I was born in Transylvania” will open, featuring paintings. The exhibition will be opened by literary historian Ferenc Vitéz, who has a personal relationship with the artist, with classical guitaristm Imre Kocsi performing at the event. The exhibition of paintings of great artistic value will open on 15 May at 6:00 p.m. at the Partium House, where it will be on display until mid-June from 9.00 a.m. to 5. 00 p.m:   Date: 15 May - 9 June Location:Partium House The photo is illustration. Source:dehir.hu | Photo credit: Facebook Debrecen városa