182 result(s) for modern buildings
Metamorphoses: From Palace Of Justice To Museum In Budapest Exhibition
- 8 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In 1974, more than 100 years after the it was founded, the Museum of Ethnography began a move that took several years, into the building of the Hungarian National Gallery - originally the Palace of Justice, the palace of the Hungarian supreme court. The elegant court building had been remodelled for museum use in the 1950s, starting with a complete redesign of its interior spaces.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
'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.
'Budapest The Pearl Of The Danube', Hungarian National Museum, Shown Until 31 August
- 6 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
“Budapest, the pearl of the Danube”, “Budapest, the city of spas” – the slogans for the tourist in the period between the two world wars reflect how bustling and vivid the capital was during those times. After the lost war it was hard for the city to revive, but in the 1930s it reached its golden age again. Our exhibition evokes the 30’s in Budapest with photos taken by the photo services of the ...
'Earthly Paradises', Hungarian National Gallery, Until 2 May
- 18 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The modern art collection of Elizabeth and Alexander Kasser (originally Kasza) and of the Kasser Art Foundation (established in 1969) may be of importance to Hungarian exhibition-goers for reasons beyond the fact that the collectors/founders were of Hungarian extraction.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.
Metamorphoses: From Palace Of Justice To Museum In Budapest Exhibition
- 8 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In 1974, more than 100 years after the it was founded, the Museum of Ethnography began a move that took several years, into the building of the Hungarian National Gallery - originally the Palace of Justice, the palace of the Hungarian supreme court. The elegant court building had been remodelled for museum use in the 1950s, starting with a complete redesign of its interior spaces.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
'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.
'Budapest The Pearl Of The Danube', Hungarian National Museum, Shown Until 31 August
- 6 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
“Budapest, the pearl of the Danube”, “Budapest, the city of spas” – the slogans for the tourist in the period between the two world wars reflect how bustling and vivid the capital was during those times. After the lost war it was hard for the city to revive, but in the 1930s it reached its golden age again. Our exhibition evokes the 30’s in Budapest with photos taken by the photo services of the ...
'Earthly Paradises', Hungarian National Gallery, Until 2 May
- 18 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The modern art collection of Elizabeth and Alexander Kasser (originally Kasza) and of the Kasser Art Foundation (established in 1969) may be of importance to Hungarian exhibition-goers for reasons beyond the fact that the collectors/founders were of Hungarian extraction.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.