WAMP Budapest: The International Design Fair is in fashion
If the Swedes have a reputation for being the creators of the IKEA world, the Hungarians are not far behind in that aspect. They are the kings of what could be labelled the eighth art. WAMP is the design fair par excellence and if you go to Budapest, you can come back with many ideas and anecdotes of this field. This is a fair for professionals and design fans attracted by the beauty of its shapes. Welcome to the International Design Fair.
WAMP is a fair that makes the Hungarians proud, and rightly so. It´s definitely worth a visit. Its first edition was in 2006 and it was so successful that it has been prolonged until today, with a record attendance in each edition. It takes place once a month and, on many occasions and weather permitting, the stands are set up on Erzsébet Square, while in the winter, the fair takes place indoors at the Club Gödör.
This design fair is very successful not just in Budapest but also in other places around the world. The mouth-to-mouth and the social networks are in charge of spreading its message and attracting thousands of followers. Actually, on its Facebook page, it has millions of fans, since WAMP isn´t just a place for shopping but also a meeting point for young Hungarians.
There are items for all tastes and some of them very original. And that´s what it´s about, from clothes, leather goods, furniture, photography, paintings, recycled items, jewellery, ceramics, gastronomy items, toys and decoration items. This is a place where electronic music mixes with art, a curious mix but a unique experience nonetheless. In this independent design fair, that seems to be very popular and in fashion, more than a hundred artists take part in it. Entry is free and it´s also within everyone´s reach. Art isn´t a luxury and we have to get that idea out of our head when we go to this type of events. We could say that “design isn´t a luxury product” is its motto, since there you can find affordable items for all wallets. The most exquisite characters can also buy luxury items, but the norm is that most things on sale are excellent value for money.
The profile of the WAMP visitors is varied. Young people from 15 to 35 years old attend, as well as some 40 and 50 somethings that are in search for something different to what they already have. The truth is that it´s a meeting place for artists and buyers, one of those places that you always end up buying something.
Such has been its reception in the city of Budapest that the organizers of the International Fair of Design, WAMP, have been studying the possibility of extending and setting up in other Hungarian cities, and even as far as moving to the Netherlands.
And if you visit this fair and you still want more art, the best thing to do is walk around the beautiful Chain Bridge (crossing the Danube is pure art) or visit the Parliament Building, where you can lose yourself in the beauty of the ancestors of this city. In Budapest, everything is affordable art; in the streets, in the squares… there´s nothing like travelling to this city, known as the Pearl of the Danube, to enjoy its street art.
DianaRPretel
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Jazz Clubs in Budapest
If you love jazz and are planning to visit an Eastern European capital … you´re in luck. If you travel to Budapest, you’ll kill two birds with one stone. The capital of Hungary has a long tradition in the world of Jazz. There is a widespread culture of this musical genre in the city. In the wide range Jazz clubs that you’ll find in Budapest, you’ll get to listen live performances of great quality. Not surprisingly, Budapest host several Jazz festivals annually, which bring together musicians from all around the world.
Let´s visit some of the best jazz clubs in the city, so during your visit to Budapest you don’t miss the action.
Let’s start our tour at the most important Jazz Bar in Hungary, the Budapest Jazz Club. Anyone looking for quality Jazz in town regularly visits this popular club. Here you can listen to artists coming from all over the world. The Budapest Jazz Club hosts the best jazz musicians from all over Europe without forgetting emerging young talent. Hungarian Jazz fans visit regularly this bar. The place is a small palace with a very special atmosphere that makes everyone feel that something magical is just about to happen. In the cafeteria we will enjoy the melody of a Blüthner piano, while we enjoy some of its magnificent coffees. The sound system is innovative and its performances are recorded in high definition by modern equipment. Budapest Jazz Club is situated at Ernő Hollán utca 7, near the banks of the Danube River.
Columbus Jazz Club is a bar-restaurant located on the Danube River. The club is actually located on a boat docked in Pest. Here you can see live performances by famous musicians, while enjoying dinner and the stunning views of the city. This is a truly unforgettable place to visit.
Cotton Club is an American style jazz club. This restaurant, game room and bar, hosts great Jazz performances in a very cozy atmosphere. It is situated at Jokai utca 26. Don’t forget to order cocktails at the bar, they are really good.
Jazz Garden Music Club is a small venue that hosts outdoor performances. Enjoy the beautiful Budapest nights, while listening to the best jazz. This club offers daily performances, but mainly during the summer.
We look forward to telling you about more jazz clubs in Budapest and about this magnificent musical style.
Salermico
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Art Galleries in Budapest
Art is one of the major markets throughout Europe. With the global economic crisis and the various ways of resistance to problems such as racism, anti-immigration laws, feminism, etc, the production of contemporary art today is overwhelming. This is not new, plus getting profit from the current economical situation is possible if you have an artistic and conceptual radical nature. Thus, institutions, collections, artists and museums are rewarded.
On one hand the artists create projects and works that go hand in hand with the policies of the galleries and museums. Similarly, the galleries and museums receive recognition and cultural capital, and then the institution sponsors these artists, in their radicalism. The institution on the other hand, ensures payment to the artists, who ultimately complete the financial wheel, also being recognized officially by the institution. The museum or gallery purchase souls without a doubt. But this is information for artists. If youre seeking the best art in Budapest, don’t hesitate to visit the following places:
Műcsarnok Kunsthalle, one of the most important institutions of modern and contemporary art in Budapest. Open since late nineteenth century, this area has been the focus of art in Hungary and a key player in the formation of the canon of Hungarian art.
Polgár, opened back in 1987, this gallery also began to make considerable auctions since 1995. Polgár is centered above all in classical art, furniture, utensils made of different materials, porcelain, paintings and jewelry. For knowledgeable and lovers of the relics.
Acb, this gallery has existed since the 90s, and currently supports the work of new artists, especially from experimental trends and on various media such as video, photography and installation. The most recent young Hungarian art can be found here.
Kieselbach is another important impressionist art gallery, focusing on Hungarian art and other art oddities of Budapest. They also have pieces of abstract art, art deco, and art nouveau, among others. This gallery also works as auctioneer.
Art Mission, opened back in 1990, this gallery exhibits mainly contemporary art from renowned figures of art made in Hungary.
While these galleries are routed to the acquisition of important works of art, just as their spaces and exhibitions, which can give you a better perspective of the art made in Hungary and other countries. Budapest is a city full of attractions for scholars and art lovers as well as young artists. Probably, a city will be even better positioned in the market pendulum of the always modern and contemporary art in the coming years. Make sure to explore the libraries, squares, churches and monuments around the city center. More than a pleasant surprise awaits you in the Hungarian capital.
Alexa Ray
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