Theory | Interview
Interview
'24.11.15.
Dániel Szalkai is mainly known as the founder and leader of the social enterprise MAACRAFT. In this interview, however, the focus shifts to the societal role and responsibilities of design, as well as his recently published book, The Practice of Empowerment Through Design.
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“I Don’t Agree That Design Is a Universal Cure-All”

Theory | Interview
Interview
'24.10.31.
How has the iconic figure of the mannequin evolved across various media and interpretive dimensions within the fashion world and everyday urban spaces? How has the mannequin stepped out of the studio and into the universe of shopping malls, becoming a commodified representation of the human body? Where do the boundaries of our bodies currently lie, and how are their physical dimensions extended by the influences of a digital, post-human world? We talked to the curator of the exhibition titled Shopwindow, Eszter Sára Szabó.

A Reality Behind Glass – An Interview with curator Eszter Sára Szabó

Theory
'24.10.25.
The exhibition titled Sequences of Ideas: Shared Visions in Design will showcase the diverse works of 31 recipents of the Stefan Lengyel Scholarship of Excellence from the past two semesters. The awarded projects cover a variety of topics, including social design, urban revitalisation, and issues affecting the ageing population, showcasing the diverse, interdisciplinary approach taken by the students. The curators, Noémi Viski and Júlia Bálint shared details about the exhibition’s concept.

“This Exhibition was a collaborative effort by the MOME community”

Uncategorized
'24.10.18.
When we think of fashion, it often brings to mind something pleasant and appealing, as if it helped us connect with a more aesthetic and effortless side of life. Perhaps that’s precisely why it’s so compelling when topics like ageing, mental (and physical) health, or the search for identity emerge in the world of glamour – the graduate collections presented at the MOME Fashion Show reflect this duality.

We may be strange, but that’s what makes us unique

Design
'24.10.01.
Our minds craft the screenplay of our dreams by drawing on experiences gathered during the day. The PORTAL project offers an opportunity for immersion in a dreamlike, alternative reality while awake. In the spring of 2024, Adam Barcsai won the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design's Best Designer Maker Award with his immersive piece.

Dreamlike reality – Adam Barcsai’s artwork

Architecture
'24.09.13.
"You've stolen our culture!"; "Give back our cultural space!"; "This was a cultural hub for the Roma, I grew up here!" These are just some of the impassioned messages scrawled on the locked gates of 6 Tavaszmező Street. The building has been standing empty since the 2016 eviction of its former resident the Roma Parlament. In her project, Rebeka Winkler re-imagined this symbol of the appropriation of Roma culture.

Recapturing the “fallen front” – Rebeka Winkler’s architectural design

Photography
'24.08.30.
We carry offensive words from childhood into our adult lives, where they grow, fester, and distort our self-image like malignant tumours. They lurk within us all, but not everyone’s are fed by judgemental, identity-paralysing stereotypes. Anita Horváth undertakes the formidable task of challenging the external gaze that seeks to define her.

I will define who I am – On Anita Horváth’s photography series

Textile
'24.08.02.
From the Parliament to workplaces and schools, we can encounter petty, authoritarian figures who like to abuse their positions. It was in the latter setting that a student prank caricaturing a teacher inspired French playwright Alfred Jarry's masterpiece, Ubu Roi. The puppet-costumes of Boglárka Bakos evoke the surrealism of the drama.

The absurdity of our Ubu-isms – Boglárka Bakos’ puppet-costumes

Design
'24.07.29.
Organic and inorganic. Fragile and solid. Plant and crystal. Canvas and metal. These and similar properties clash and converge in the brooches created by Fanni Nagy ultimately settling into sensitive, soft, and evocative pieces through artistic alchemy. Her work embodies the timeless concepts of passing, change, and the passage of time, encapsulating deep thoughts while showcasing technical and design mastery.

Jewellery Poetry – Fanni Nagy’s philosophical brooches

Photography
'24.07.22.
To contemplate, evaluate, gather, and celebrate. This is the spirit underyling the new exhibition at Nyolcésfél, showcasing the works of graduating MOME Photography BA students spanning three years.

Stories about the Can You See Well? exhibition

Theory
'24.07.05.
When first discussing sex toys, the subject was so heavily tabooed, filled with prejudices, unexplored, and elusive that writing a series of articles about it seemed unthinkable. However, the popularity of these items highlighted the importance and relevance of discussing them. In our new series, Exploring new paths in intimacy, we aim to map out the socio-cultural, market, and industrial interactions within the sex toy industry. 

Behind Closed Doors – Exploring new paths in intimacy, Part I.

Media
'24.06.27.
In March this year, Studio CiGi released its very first point-and-click game, Majd nálatok, where players can immerse themselves in the surreal, quirky world of downtown Budapest through the eyes of a young adult. The game development team consists of just two people: designer Zsanna Kili and programmer János Hegymegi. Zsanna was responsible for the story, graphics, and text elements, though many of the significant content and structural decisions were made together.

“It’s a completely DIY studio” – Interview with the developers of the game Majd nálatok

Design
'24.06.05.
Distinguished Hungarian designer and architect, former student and later teacher at the predecessor of MOME Sándor Borz Kováts is featured in an exhibition at the Design Museum Brussels. This is the first comprehensive exhibition to explore and contextualise his body of work. Renowned for his diverse designs ranging from Hungary's first catamaran on Lake Balaton to innovative music schools, university campuses, tubular and fiberglass furniture, modular lamp collections, and even boutiques in the 1960s, Borz Kováts had a career that was tragically cut short at a young age and is now examined through the lens of international contemporaries and young designers today.

Exhibition from the oeuvre of outstanding Hungarian designer Sándor Borz Kováts opens in Brussels

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