195 result(s) for book palace
Xpat Interview: David L. Papp
- 22 Nov 2010 11:00 AM
David was born in 1976 in Esztergom. After completing his telecom and IT studies, he received his International Business Management degree at the Université Paris X Nanterre. He has been working for over 12 years in communications and marketing strategy, and client services management at several Hungarian and international based companies. As a co-founder and CEO, David now leads COMFORCE Zrt., ...
Arto Lindsay, Trafó Budapest, 20 November
- 18 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"Arto Lindsay has made a lifelong habit of crossing both geographical and musical borders. Born in the United States and raised in Brazil during the heyday of that country's pointedly eclectic Tropicália movement of the 1960s, the multi-faceted songwriter/producer/vocalist/guitarist has forged an international reputation as an artist whose work is as seductive as it is challenging. From his late ...
'The Pleasure of Light ', Ludwig Museum Budapest, Until 21 November
- 12 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The vision and creativity of György Kepes (1906-2001) and Frank Malina (19120-1981) are best characterized by the concept of universality expressed through experimentation in art, science, technology and radical innovation. The notions of interdisciplinary philosophy date back to a renaissance synthesis of knowledge drawing a long arc through art history.
Fully Booked: Xpat Charity Event 'Guy Fawkes* Bonfire Party'
- 7 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone involved with this event, there has been a fantastic response to the invitations sent. The news is all the places are now taken to mix and mingle on Friday 5 November at the InterConti. Registered guests will enjoy a sumptuous selection of 5* food; quality drinks; live music; and many prize opportunities - one lucky guest will drive away with a real Ferrari (experience:) Every ...
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.
'Illustration & Advertising Design', Hungarian National Gallery, Shown Now
- 27 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"As for the number of items contained, the department of drawings and prints holds the largest collection in the Hungarian National Gallery. However, the significance of prints and drawings is less well known, as paper-based objects are very sensitive and cannot be included in the permanent exhibition.
'Mother, Father And Me', Festival Square, Until 13 May
- 3 May 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"This thematic exhibition by the Society of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is linked to mother’s day. Illustrations for fairytale books depict the relationship between parents and child(ren).
Crisis Creates Appetite For Movies In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"How has the economic crisis changed movie-going patterns in Hungary? How come multiplex movie theatres are more successful in Slovakia than in Hungary? How can cinema operators keep audience numbers up in the age of torrent sites and affordable home theatre systems? Is 3D really the key to survival? Portfolio.hu has addressed these questions and more in an interview with V.J. Maury, Chief ...
Éva Polgár, Pianist
- 5 Mar 2009 11:00 AM
Born in 1983, Éva Polgár started her piano studies in 1990. In 2001, she was admitted to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where her teacher was Hamsa Al-Wadi Juis. Éva finished her studies in Helsinki in 2008, and at her diploma concert was honoured to play Beethoven's 3rd concerto with an orchestra conducted by the famous Finnish conductor, Okko Kamu. From 2002, Éva also studied at Budapest's ...
Xpat Interview: David L. Papp
- 22 Nov 2010 11:00 AM
David was born in 1976 in Esztergom. After completing his telecom and IT studies, he received his International Business Management degree at the Université Paris X Nanterre. He has been working for over 12 years in communications and marketing strategy, and client services management at several Hungarian and international based companies. As a co-founder and CEO, David now leads COMFORCE Zrt., ...
Arto Lindsay, Trafó Budapest, 20 November
- 18 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"Arto Lindsay has made a lifelong habit of crossing both geographical and musical borders. Born in the United States and raised in Brazil during the heyday of that country's pointedly eclectic Tropicália movement of the 1960s, the multi-faceted songwriter/producer/vocalist/guitarist has forged an international reputation as an artist whose work is as seductive as it is challenging. From his late ...
'The Pleasure of Light ', Ludwig Museum Budapest, Until 21 November
- 12 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The vision and creativity of György Kepes (1906-2001) and Frank Malina (19120-1981) are best characterized by the concept of universality expressed through experimentation in art, science, technology and radical innovation. The notions of interdisciplinary philosophy date back to a renaissance synthesis of knowledge drawing a long arc through art history.
Fully Booked: Xpat Charity Event 'Guy Fawkes* Bonfire Party'
- 7 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone involved with this event, there has been a fantastic response to the invitations sent. The news is all the places are now taken to mix and mingle on Friday 5 November at the InterConti. Registered guests will enjoy a sumptuous selection of 5* food; quality drinks; live music; and many prize opportunities - one lucky guest will drive away with a real Ferrari (experience:) Every ...
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.
'Illustration & Advertising Design', Hungarian National Gallery, Shown Now
- 27 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"As for the number of items contained, the department of drawings and prints holds the largest collection in the Hungarian National Gallery. However, the significance of prints and drawings is less well known, as paper-based objects are very sensitive and cannot be included in the permanent exhibition.
'Mother, Father And Me', Festival Square, Until 13 May
- 3 May 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"This thematic exhibition by the Society of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is linked to mother’s day. Illustrations for fairytale books depict the relationship between parents and child(ren).
Crisis Creates Appetite For Movies In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"How has the economic crisis changed movie-going patterns in Hungary? How come multiplex movie theatres are more successful in Slovakia than in Hungary? How can cinema operators keep audience numbers up in the age of torrent sites and affordable home theatre systems? Is 3D really the key to survival? Portfolio.hu has addressed these questions and more in an interview with V.J. Maury, Chief ...
Éva Polgár, Pianist
- 5 Mar 2009 11:00 AM
Born in 1983, Éva Polgár started her piano studies in 1990. In 2001, she was admitted to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where her teacher was Hamsa Al-Wadi Juis. Éva finished her studies in Helsinki in 2008, and at her diploma concert was honoured to play Beethoven's 3rd concerto with an orchestra conducted by the famous Finnish conductor, Okko Kamu. From 2002, Éva also studied at Budapest's ...