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Exhibition on the Books of Moses at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

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 […]

Cívis Scenes of Life

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

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

Fine Art Collections of Rural Museums in MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

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 […]

Exhibition of the Works of Árpád Bényi Opens

Partium House Piac Street 81, Debrecen, Hungary

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

GENEZIS: Gradient Contemporary Ballet Performance

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The word Genesis originates from Ancient Greek, meaning birth, origin, or creation. The title was chosen for the performance because it symbolises the beginning of a new project. This is the first time that three talented company dancers - Fernando Hernández, Kristóf Juhász, and Valerio Zaffalon - are creating their own choreography, involving the entire company of Gradient Contemporary Ballet Debrecen. Through this, they unleash their creativity and reveal different worlds to the audience. Genezis bears a strong resemblance to the art of choreography itself, everything begins with a spark, an idea that suddenly takes shape and is brought to life through the creator’s craft. The dancer-choreographers summarised their intentions for the production in their own words, each giving a title to their piece: An Intimate Self-Portrait - Fernando Hernández An Intimate Self-Portrait is an unfiltered exploration of identity, vulnerability, and transformation through movement. It is not just a performance, but a revelation, a raw and honest act of self-offering. This piece is not about visibility, but about emotional presence. It is a visceral dialogue, an invitation to witness, to engage, and to recognize ourselves in the unfiltered humanity of another. My Unbridled Horses - Kristóf Juhász My Unbridled Horses […]