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26 Apr

Scholarship award ceremony – Ari Kupsis Gallery – 2016.

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Art & Antique

The latest exhibition to be opened at the Ari Kupsis Gallery where and when works by students of the Academy of Fine Art will be handled over scholarships of the Ari S. Kupsus Salon Concert Society.

Wednesday, May, 4. 2016.

District; VIII., Bródy Sándor utca 23/b. at 6 p.m.

The exhibition will be on view until May, 20. 2016.

The Ari Kupsus Gallery signed  an agreement with the Academy of Fine Arts in February, 2010 in regards to its intent to arrange art exhibition every year in May for the Academy’s most promising 4th grade students of the Painting Faculty. The works on display at the gallery are chosen by a jury out of more than 300 works based on the portfolios submitted by the students.

The Ari S Kupsus Salon Concert Society has extended its charity activities from supporting of classical music students of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, since 1996, to the support of talented students of the Academy of Fine Arts Budapest. In addition to the scholarships awarded to the music students at the Gala Award Salon Concert held at the Embassy of Finland every year in February, this year fifteen scholarships in fine arts will be handed over by society’s Art Collectors Club to promising art students of the Painting Faculty at the Academy of Fine Arts.

The winners of these awards will be announced at the exhibition opening event.

Update Aggie Reiter

26 Apr

Demented artists from Michelangelo to Tim Burton at the City of Pécs – 2016.

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Temporary exhibition opened at the Janus Pannonius Museum (JPM) kindly invites not only enthusiasts to the exhibition of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) to the Vasváry house.

The Catalan genius was inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy.

The exhibition can be visited until October, 28. 2016. The exhibition holds hundreds of artwork, including works housed in a card of painting works of less-known masters.

He made illustrations of The Divine Comedy from the German art collector Thomas Emmerling which is also introduced as the most important collection of graphic works by Salvador Dali.  Created hundreds of watercolor graphics that served as a model between 1950 and 1952. On behalf of the Italian Government, 3500 different and unique shades were painted on wooden plates by Dali.

Bizarre works of art, severed earlobe, laughter and other special cases are characterized by the eight artists whose artwork can be viewed as the same time. Can follow the changes in the creative minds of the artists who have struggled with their own demons and creations and depressed mental status.

The exhibition also showcase the life of Dali, printing and graphic work within the Divine Comedy which inspired him by series of formation as well.

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Apr

Live Broadcasting – Urania Film Theater – Shakespeare Memorial Day

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Invitation to a special cultural event in Budapest!

Shakespeare Live from  RSC – Conceived and Directed by Georgory Doran.

Within the coming three days on April, 23., will be the 400 anniversary of the death of the genius creator William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was born on this day in 1564, 400 years ago and also died on the same day in 1616.  Well-known that Shakespeare has inspired operas, ballets, theater performances and musical productions.

Marking the anniversary will be organized a grand gala evening at the Urania Film Theater, where his drama  Romeo and Juliet,  directed by Franco Zeffirelli 1968 will be screened. (The 1968 art film won the Best Film and Best Costume Design Oscar Award.  The British Film Institute digitized and restored it to this year’s Shakespeare-year commemorative occasion.) The scenery and costumes will catch the audience the eyes of the real renaissance feeling and as for the ears the music of Godfather composer – Nino Rota’s romantic melodies will fill the air. The live broadcast of the British Royal Shakespeare Company will be a fantastic commemorative show (The British Royal Shakespeare Company is located in the Renaissance poet and playwright’s hometown Stratford-upon-Avon).  In addition to the live music of classical art forms deposits enrich the program, including two awesome singers Rufus Wainwright and Gregory Porter.

Including will be the British Royal Ballet and the English National Opera troupe as well. Also grand actors contributing as: Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen.

The evening is hosted by Scottish actor – David Tennant.

In other countries of Central and Eastern Europe only will be the first in screening at the Urania Film Theater in Budapest, later on other city’s film theaters in Hungary as: Miskolc, Szeged, Szolnok, Szentendre and Szombathely the audience may be at the screenings.

The distributor is the Pannonia Entertainment Ltd., within co-operation of the British Embassy, the British Council and the British Chamber of Commerce.

Before the mediation at 9 p.m., the UK’s ambassador to Hungary HE Lian Lindsay and director – Audrey Young – British Council will say a toast. Thereafter at 9.30 p.m.  the audience will be taken back in time to the scene of Verona. The film goes on in English language with Hungarian translation.

The film projection and tickets to the live broadcasting of the gala on April, 23. are available at the Urania Film Theater’s ticket office and on its website.

 

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Apr

XXIII. International Book Festival Budapest – 2016.

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Millenáris Park – 4 Days!

April, 21. – April, 24. 2016.

Venue: Budapest –  District II.,  16-20 Kis Rókus Street.

After the previous year’s invited country’s guest of honor, being highly successful Guest of Honour presentations  of Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Canada, China, Romania, Israel, Turkey, the European Union and the Nordic Countries they are here again to introduce the literature and the publishing industry of their country.

In 2016  we will presenting Slovakia as the Guest of Honour Country.

Dates and Opening Hours 21. April,21 – Noon – 7 p.m., 22. April, 22. 10 a.m. – 7 p-.m.,  April, 23. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.,  April, 24. 10 a.m. 7 p.m.

A great festival for book lovers. The Budapest’s International Book Festival hosts representatives of world literature and of domestic intellectual life. During the week-end can meet 100 authors from 25 countries and more than 400 Hungarian authors, scientists, and artists who will be on the spot. Therefore, a  fine occasion meetings with authors, signings sessions, book premiers and presentations, roundtable discussions, concerts, theater performances, exhibitions and films. Also meet many Hungarian and foreign authors.

Children’s Kingdom will be organized especially for young generations with promotion of children’s books and special programs for kids.

Last year opening day was dedicated to Shakespeare and Cervantes, having been commemorated the anniversary of the death of the two great poets.

More than 300 new publishing, a host of international and local authors and around 350 cultural programs make the International Book Festival in Budapest truly  worthwhile event for both locals and  foreigners staying in Hungary and naturally the tourists are  welcomed as well.

Ticket price: 500HUF (if you buy a book at the festival the entry fee will be deducted).

Update by Aggie Reiter

20 Apr

Pablo Picasso – Transfigurations (1895-1972) – Budapest 2016.

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Budapest is hosting an exhibition  “To Be Seen” dedicated to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century

Officially opening from April, 21 until the end of June, 2016.

The awesome exhibition is organised by the Museum of Fine Arts –  Hungarian National Gallery and with co-operating partner the Musée national Picasso – Paris.

The spirit of Pablo Picasso arrived to Budapest in boasting over a hundred paintings, prints drawings, works of sculptures ceramic, photographs and films. The exhibition features within the 100 works  the majority of  74 pieces which have been kindly loaned to the Hungarian National Gallery by the Musée National Picasso-Paris. Other masterpieces are from major global museums, including the Israel Museum – Jerusalem, the Beyeler Foundation – Basel, the Kunstmuseum – Bern, the Pushkin Museum – Moscow and the Staatsgalerie – Stuttgart. The Ludwig Museum – Budapest – Hungarian National Gallery  who also owns paintings showing Picasso’s career period, paying particularly attention to one aspect of his oeuvre … the constant transfiguration in his portrayal of the human figure.

Visitors are invited to take an informal journey through the masterpieces of Picasso’s distinctive creative method, his Life through Art that spanned more than seven decades.  At the Gallery’s Seven Halls, can be seen the human form played as a prominent role in Picasso’s every period … the woman … the emotional … passionate being … the thinker … the artist … the sociopolitical player … the member of the star-system. The changes in the way Picasso modelled his figures reveal the very essence of his art, and his incessant innovation imbued everything he touched. This can be traced through the variety of media shown on the spot which is within the showcase of the superb exhibition.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

11 Apr

Chinese Magic Lights – Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden – 2016

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Get ready …  Awesome Art by Day  – Superb Magic by Night!

Making lanterns is considered a traditional art in China and the magical creations could be seen only on few occasions in Europe so far, but now it can be viewed for 45 days at the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, between April, 8 – May, 22. 2016.

A night of adventure … entitled Chinese Magic Lights  … animals brought to life within the magnificent lighting. Cannot be left out not to visit the unique pathways at the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden.

The invited guests and especially the children were excited as they wandered throughout the area of the Zoo, that was transformed into an awesome wonderland of sparkling, glowing lights of  animals by the brilliant handwork of Chinese silk lantern artists brought alive several hundred creatures in the mist of the night at the Budapest Zoo.

The snaps most probably will give a hint of what to expect and see at the Zoo, just like the flamboyant dragon in size of 20 meters in length, also sparkling Chinese cheerful night butterflies, a selection of colorful tropical fish, tigers, lions, snake, swaying blooming flowers and so forth. For a couple of the resident animals it must have been odd,  seeing their venue turned into colorful lights and stood up to watch the visitors taking their tour around.

At the opening was present the Ambassador of the Republic of China to Budapest. Deputy Major of Budapest, Director of the Budapest Spring Festival, Director of the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden.

This brilliant exhibition is organised within the part of the program series of the  Budapest Spring Festival – 2016.

Visitors may stroll along  look at these spectacular „creatures” every evening from 7p.m. to 10p.m. Tickets are available on the spot at the ticket office.

Here’s a peek to the opening ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Jt4IHbeuc

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

 

4 Apr

The 5th Badacsony wineries – New York Palace – Budapest

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In just 2 days – Badacsony wine makers arriving to the New York Palace in Budapest!

Location: New York Palace Budapest

District VII., 9 Elizabeth Blvd. 

Attention to the wine lovers!

On April, 6. 2016. for the 5th occasion will be open for the wine lovers at the grandiose and imposing building of the New York Palace whereas will be hosting a fabulous wine tasting day. There will be 30 wine makers from the region of Badacsony whom will personally offer their best wines. The Badacsony  vinyards  lies at the northern shores at Lake Balaton.

On this day will be present wineries from smaller cellars to major wineries, by a total of  165 kinds of wines from 32 wineries. Also the Badacsonyi  Pálinka House, the BellaBadacsony introducing their special dry fruits and vegetables, from the Szegi family farm the artisan cheeses and last but not least representing the Hotel Bonvino Wine & Spa.

For the first time this year, beside the wine tasting will be three Master Course programs. From: 3p.m. – 4.15p.m. „What to eat beside the Badacsony wines?” Presentation by: dr. András Csizmadia – gastro-philosopher.

From: 4.30p.m. – 5.45p.m. Local or international varieties … is it O.K. if it’s only ours? The grapes of Badacsony. Presenter: dr. Gabriella Mészáros – teacher.

From: 6p.m. – 7.15p.m. – Robert Smith AIWS – journalist. The place of Badacsony wines in the world. The soul of the volcanoes from an outsider.  The presentation is only in English language.

Attending to the a/m Master course each one cost 2000 HUF/person/course.

The wine makers will meet the professional partners and the representatives of the press between 3p.m. to 4p.m.

The public are welcomed from 3 p.m. up till 9 p.m.  to the exclusive tasting.  Get your ticket for wine tasting for 5900HUF on the spot and also to join the Master Course!

 

Update by Aggie Reiter

3 Apr

Dragon’s Nights – Budapest Zoo – 2016.

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Chinese’s magical light at the Budapest Zoo!

Central Europe’s biggest adventure to be seen!

April, 8. to  May, 22. 2016.

Each night – 7p.m. to 10p.m.

District, XIV., 6-12  Állatkerti körút (Zoo’s Blvd.) – Budapest

The preparation of the artistic works already started … Chinese silk lantern artists, hundreds of wonderful light creatures will be appearing in the mist of the night. A  20 metres long, sparkling Chinese pandas, gorgeous penguins, cheerful night butterflies and flamboyant dragon in front of the visitors. An excellent show.

For those who really do not wish to miss this excellent, unique night adventure must hurry up purchasing their tickets, because it will be only available for a limited time!

Ticket office open from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30p.m.

The tickets are on sale at the ticket office of the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden and also  at the national ticketing network of “Jegymester”.  Keep in mind that no other tickets like: vouchers, zoo tickets, seasonal tickets, or other discount tickets are valid to enter the Chinese’s magic light show. Ticket prices: 1900HUF for adults, 1500HUF for children  – up to 14 years of age.

In a way during the evening show the animal enclosures shall not be open, but some of the animals can be viewed.

Update and snaps: Aggie Reiter

23 Mar

23rd Titanic International Film Festival – Budapest – 2016.

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 Titanic International Film Festival for 10 days

April, 7. 2016. – April, 16. 2016.

The films are screened in original language with English subtitles and Hungarian voice-over translation, except when indicated otherwise. The music films are screened in original language.

Highlight venues screening at Uránia – Toldi – Örökmozgó – Puskin

The 23rd Titanic International Film Festival is the biggest annual festival in Hungary. The opening will take place at the Uránia cinema in Budapest on April, 7 starting with an Australian movie, titled: Tanna. The film is concentrating on the story of a young couple who are resisting the strict traditions of a tribe in the Pacific Ocean.

Movie lovers will have the opportunity during the 10 days to view films at the Uránia, Puskin, Toldi and Sugár cinemas. Also on the River Danube on the A38 boat.

Twenty-nine county’s movies, including international premiers and Hungarian films are in the program.

The festival awards will be presented at the Uránia Cinema on April, 15. 2016. The most outstanding movie of the festival is voted on unanimously by an international jury and will be rewarded with the „Breaking Wawes Award”.

Tickets are available at the cinemas ticket office ont he spot.

Update by Aggie Reiter

20 Mar

Two plays in April, subtitled in English – Átrium Film and Theater Budapest- 2016.

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Átrium Film and Theater

Location: District II.,  –  55 Margit Blvd.  – Budapest.

Tickets can be purchased through below, or on the spot.

http://atriumfilmszinhaz.jegy.hu

Date: April, 16. 2016 at  3 p.m.

“THE LONESOME WEST”

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 The superb play is back on stage at the Atrium Theater. Here are two previous updates already published after the  previous premiere:

VAKNYUGAT (THE LONESOME WEST) FRATRICIDAL STRUGGLE IN TWO ACTS AT THE ATRIUM-FILM-THEATER – BUDAPEST

CONTEMPORARY CULTURE FOR FOREIGN COMMUNITIES IN HUNGARY

Another Hungarian theater performance to be seen  also by foreigners with subtitled in English language:

HEAVENLY SHIFT

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… A  Hungarian, black comedy … Death does not select, man does …

April, 20 and 27. 2016. at 8 p.m.

A peak into the story in brief … Heavenly Shift uses dark humor to tell the story of a young paramedic, who gets introduced to the night life’s cruel world, but eternal truth: death does not select, man does. MILÁN (András Ötvös) the half Serbian, half Hungarian guy deserted from the Croatian army in 1992, the second year of the Yugoslav war and escapes from Yugoslavia to Hungary. As a former medical student he gets a job for himself  at the Hungarian paramedics. He has two unalterable, steady colleagues on the emergency ambulance KISTAMÁS (Tamás Keresztes) the driver of the ambulance and FÉK DOKTOR (Roland Rába) to be the leading paramedic of the team. It is a cold shower for the young enthusiastic and conscientious emergency care assistant when he realizes that his companions make a selection from the patients. While they are saving lives, sometimes they allow old people or mortally ill to die, or indeed it occurs that their death is hurried by them. MILÁN soon finds out that there is a business side to the illegal euthanasia events taken place at the back of their ambulance. In order to finance his fiancée’s rescue from the war MILÁN needs money, so he makes a deal with his companions. He gradually becomes involved in the horrors and sin. While he is turning into a skilled paramedic, and lives through the euphoric moments of lifesaving, he recognises innumerable faces of the death.

The crew of the play: Director-script: Márk Bodzsár, Cast: András Ötvös, Roland Rába, Tamás Keresztes, Sándor Zsótér, Natasa Stork, Cinematographer: Dániel Reich Producer: Unio Film,  Editor: Zoltán Kovács, Sound: Tamás Dévényi,  production designed by  Gábor Valcz, Costume designed by  János Breckl, Music by  Gábor Keresztes, Production of Unio Film.

Update by Aggie Reiter

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