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Full-dome Films in English in Agora

Agora Science Center Great Forest, Botanic Garden Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road!, Debrecen, Hungary

Full-dome films are offered in English to the visitors of the Science Centre. Agora Science Centre has one of the largest portable digital planetariums in Hungary that enables visitors to surf in the starry sky, discover the motion of celestial bodies, and familiarise themselves with constellations. It guarantees a lifelong experience for both children and adults. Full-dome films available in English are the following: Europe to the Stars - from 4.00  p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. The Sun, Our Living Star - from 4.00 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Participation is possible with the Agora entry ticket. The planetarium has a capacity of 40 people. Thus, visitors can participate in these programs with a limited number, in order of arrival. Further information about the films can be found here. Location: Great Forest, Botanic Garden, Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road,Great Forest, Botanic Garden Source: Agora

Exhibition “The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image” opens in MODEM

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

MODEM's latest exhibition titled "The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image" opens on the 9th of February. The exhibition presents a comprehensive selection of monochrome paintings from the Antal–Lusztig collection, which is one of the most important private collections in Hungary. The owner of the collection, which includes hundreds of domestic and international works, dr. Péter Antal started buying monochrome paintings in the mid-2000s, which have since formed an important segment of his collection. In the past decades, we have seen a small or large selection of monochrome works at numerous domestic and foreign exhibitions. Among other things, the importance of these exhibitions is given by the fact that, thanks to this exceptional collector's commitment, the spirit and heritage of monochrome painting lives on not only in individual works of art, along the lines of consistent creative endeavours, but also emerges from time to time in the public discourse on the occasion of exhibitions selected from the Antal–Lusztig collection. This time, a selection exhibition from the monochrome segment of the Antal–Lusztig collection, organised into 7+1 separate units, guides the visitor. Through the research of monochrome painters, it guides you through concepts of painting that are thought to be obvious, […]

Two lives of a flower – Chamber Exhibition at Déri Museum opens

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The chamber exhibition and lecture of enamel and goldsmith Gyöngy Enikő is connected to the permanent local history exhibition The World of Civic People.  The photographic exhibition will be opened on Thursday the 15th of February, starting at 5.30 p.m. by Péter Gyöngy, Head of the Makoldi Sándor Centre of the National Institute of Culture. At the opening Enikő Gyöngy, enamel and jewellery artist, and folk craftswoman will give a lecture.  Admission is free and the exhibition will be open from 16 February to 17 March. Date: 16 February - 17 March Location: Déri Museum Source:https://dehir.hu/kepzomuveszet/egy-virag-ket-elete-a-rekeszzomancrol-fog-szolni-kiallitas-a-deri-muzeumban/2024/02/11/  

Gábor Kentelki’s exhibition ‘Flaming Colours’ opens at New Gallery

New Gallery (Új Galéria) 1 Széchenyi Street, Debrecen, Hungary

A new exhibition will open on the 24th of February at 5.00 p.m. at the New Gallery at 1 Széchenyi Street, entitled Flaming Colours. The works of a young artist from Târgu Mures will be on display for a month. Gábor Kentelki was born in 1998 in Târgu Mures, where he went to high school, and returned there after graduating from the University of Fine Arts in Bucharest in 2020. Painter Erzsébet Palotai, the  president of the Debrecen Artists' Guild, will give a toast at the exhibition, which will be opened by visual artist Bulcsú Éles. The event will be accompanied by the Cactus Country Club. The exhibition is open until the 29th of March, from Tuesday to Sunday, between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.   Date: 24 February - 29 March Location: 1 Széchenyi Street, New Gallery Source: dehir.hu  

Exhibition of Painter Zoltán Gonda Opens in Bényi Gallery

Bényi Gallery Hunyadi utca 1-3., Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of painter Zoltán Gonda, entitled “80 is not a problem!” (Nem Gond(a) 80!), will open on the 1st of March at 6.00 p.m. at  Bényi Gallery.  The artist, who has been recently awarded the Debrecen Prize for Culture, started out as a painter and  has exhibited his works in solo and group exhibitions from 1965, and then for almost two decades mainly produced graphic works alongside painting. His works of art can be found in museums, galleries and private collections in Hungary and abroad, and he has exhibited in Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, China, Canada, the USA, Slovakia and Macedonia. After seven years of silence, he took up the brush again, and at the same time sought a specific renewal in graphic expression. Zoltán Gonda celebrated his 80th birthday last year, and a selection of his works can be seen at the Bényi Gallery until the 14 of March. Date:1-14 March Location: Bényi Gallery, Kölcsey Centre Source: dehir.hu

Art Exhibitions Open at the University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The cultural programme series continues with two art exhibitions, organised by the Public Culture Secretariat, Cultural and Organising Office of the University of Debrecen. Exhibition entitled Mediterranean Impressions of Nagybánya painter Emil Lajos Kovács opens on the 2nd of March at 3. 00 p.m.  in the Life Sciences Gallery. The exhibition will be  opened by cultural manager Viktor Csaba Kozák with the participation of guitarist László Bakos. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 28th of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1, Life Sciences Gallery    Exhibition of Dr. Barbara Zsebik will be opened by Cultural Manager Viktor Csaba Kozák on the 3rd of March at 11.00 a.m. in the Theoretical Gallery with the participation of pianist Marcell Horváth. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 22nd of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1,Theoretical Block Assembly Hall (Elméleti Tömb), Theoretical Gallery (Elméleti Galéria) Source: Facebook  

Exhibition of Painter János Maksai opens in Simonffy Street Youth Centre

Simonffy u 21. Debrecen, Hungary

Exhibition entitled "I'll tell you in the language of painting" is opening at the Simonffy Street Youth Centre on the 4th of  March at 4.30 p.m. The exhibition will be opened by Managing Director of DEMKI János D. Halász, and President of the Association for the Great Forest of Debrecen Ibolya Marincsák with the contribution of  Napsugár Bartha. For János Maksai, love is the key word. He feels comfortable in the world and does what he loves: painting. For the painter from Debrecen, creating is the most natural part of life. His life is usually predictable: he gets up in the morning and goes to paint... And for recreation he sometimes does gardening and is active around the house.  He has been painting for more than fifty years, and in that time he has put thousands of paintings on canvas. Some of them are quite small, but some are 150x320 cm, which he assembled from three pieces, because otherwise they would not have fit into the painter's studio. As the gallery is also an event hall, the organisers ask visitors to get informed about the exhibition visiting hours at phone number 06-52/415-498.   Date: 4-27 March Location: Simonffy Street Youth […]

Polish Painter’s Paintings on Display in German Cultural Forum

Deutsches Kulturforum 24 Batthyány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition, entitled Vanishing Landscape will open on the 5th of March Tuesday at 5.00  p.m. at the German Cultural Forum in Debrecen and can be visited until the 31st of March. The artist wants to draw attention to the problem of disappearing green spaces and places untouched by human intervention. There are fewer and fewer of these places and are being squeezed out year by year by new investments, and there is a real risk that the landscape we have known until now will disappear. Barbara Hubert was born in Rzeszów and attended the School of Fine Arts. She completed her higher education in the painting department at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, studying under professors Stanisław Rodziński and Leszek Misiak. She currently resides in her hometown of Rzeszów, where she is active as both an artist and educator. Date: 5-31 March Location: Debrecen German Cultural Forum Source: dehir.hu  

Exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis” in Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church

Great Reformed Church Piac u. 4-6, Debrecen, Hungary

Gábor Kustár's exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis”  opened  on the 10th of  March in  Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church.  The artist is a pastor and teacher in his everyday life, and now shows his sculptures in this sacred space. The sculptor describes his work as a wrestling between matter and spirit, to create a unique blend of both. Through the special exhibition the rotten wood, the rusty iron also come to life. The exhibition can be visited until June. Location:Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church   Source: dehir.hu

Festive programmes in Debrecen on 14-15 March 2024

The Hungarian Revolution of 1848, also known in Hungary as Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849. March 15th, the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is an official holiday in Hungary. It is celebrated as a national holiday known as "National Day" or "Revolution and War of Independence Day." On this day, Hungarians commemorate the events of 1848, honoring the struggle for freedom, independence, and national identity that the revolution represented. It is a day when various events, ceremonies, and cultural activities take place across the country to remember and reflect upon the significance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in the nation's history. The memory of the revolution played a significant role in shaping Hungary's political and cultural identity, and it continues to be an important part of Hungarian history and heritage. Festive programmes in Debrecen on 14-15 March 2024 14th of March 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. I am a hussar, I became a hussar… at Sziget-kék  Heritage, value, tradition children's activity led by the 15th Mátyás Hussar Regiment's Szilágyság Tradition Preservation Team 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. "Celebratory Flashmob" at Trunken Church (Csonka templom), Ady park, Csapó Street pedestrian zone, Kossuth Square Contributors: Bíró […]

Smile of da Vinci – New dance performance in Kóti Árpád Hall

Kóti Árpád Hall

PR-Evolution, Debrecen Contemporary Dance Ensemble's performance, choreographed by Zsófia Nemes, explores the timeless works and mysterious life of the greatest polymath of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. The premiere will be held on the 1st of March and 2 other occasions await the audience on the 25th of March and the 22nd of April Kóti Árpád Hall. Tickets can be purchased via this link: https://jegymester.hu/production/121980/csokonai-forum-da-vinci-mosolya/12007325 Source: dehir.hu

Stork Release in Hortobágy Wildlife Park

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 15th of  March, the Wildlife Park releases storks that have spent winter in the park and become stronger. There are two release dates during the year: the spring release in mid-March and the summer release in August. Among the injured or weakened captured storks, there are always some that are judged by the experts to be not ready to migrate due to their condition. Guests arriving on the 10.00 a.m.,11.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. bus services can take part in the ringing and release of the White Storks. The Hortobágy Wildlife Park, accessible only by the national park bus, which takes guests from the car park near the Hortobágy church (Hortobágy, Petőfi Square 1) to the wildlife park every hour between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. The last return bus leaves  at 3.30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased after the arrival of the bus in the cafeteria of the wildlife park for 2200 HUF/person for adults, 1700 HUF/person for students and pensioners, and 6000 HUF/family. The programme is weather dependent. Date: 15 March, 10.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m. Location: Hortobágy Wildlife Park Source: Facebook events