Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
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The Future of Living, a selection of Slovenian design, an exhibition prepared by the Centre for Creativity of the Ljubljana Museum of Architecture and Design, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
at the Design Without Borders
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Andrej Škufca participating at the group exhibition Special Affairs, , supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
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Graphic artist Aleksander Drakulič exhibits his work Cube Sphere at the group exhibition Light – Movement – Illusion, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
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Graphic artist Aleksander Drakulič exhibits his art piece Double Square Matrix at the group exhibition Light - Movement - Illusion, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
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Nellie (Nežka), a short film directed by Gaja Möderndorfer, presented in the competition programme (announced by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest)
at the BuSho International Short Film Festival
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A concert by Igor Lumpret and Innertextures (USA), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Teja Reba (City of Women Association for Promotion of Women in Culture) as moderator at a round table titled Increasing the Visibility of Female Artists and video interviews with Irena Tomažin Zagoričnik, Kaja Draksler, Maja Osojnik and Nina Dragičević, conducted by Tomaž Grom (Sploh Institute), at MusicaFemina International Symposium, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A group exhibition by Cvetka Hojnik, Marika Danč-Roth, Suzanne Király-Moss and Sabina Šinko, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Lynch, Kukla (Kукла), supported by MENT Ljubljana, and Peter Baroš (SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the Budapest Showcase Hub
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The screenings of My Last Year as a Loser, directed by Urša Menart (attending) and produced by Vertigo and co-produced by NuFrame, Sinhro Studio 100, and Radio-Television Slovenia (RTV Slovenia); Consequences, directed by Darko Štante and co-produced by Temporama, Zwinger Film, NuFrame, and Sinhro Studio 100; and I Act, I Am, directed by Miroslav Mandić and produced by Filmostovje, supported by the Slovenian Film Centre and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the Slovenian Film Days
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The exhibition Code and Algorithm, featuring the work by Aleksander Drakulič, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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The exhibition Dates 9 by Radenko Milak and Roman Uranjek (Irwin, NSK State, Novi kolektivizem (NK)), featuring a talk with artist Radenko Milak, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Unknown Proximity, an exhibition of Slovenian contemporary painting, featuring works of a number of Slovene artists, with the introduction by Atilla Pisnjak (Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum), organised by the Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Screenings of Ivan, directed by Janez Burger (Staragara); The Miner, directed by Hanna A. W. Slak (Nukleus Film); Playing Men, directed by Matjaž Ivanišin (Nosorogi and Restart) and Fountain, written and directed by Goran Vojnović (Arsmedia), at the Slovenian Film Days, supported by the Slovenian Film Centre and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Screenings of Nightlife, directed by Damjan Kozole (Vertigo), Houston, We Have a Problem!, directed by Žiga Virc (Studio Virc), and Nika, directed by Slobodan Maksimović (Nora Production Group), at the Slovenian Film Days, supported by the Slovenian Film Centre and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Mini Operas, performed by the Academy of Music, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the Opera Exam Festival
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A Christmas concert in honour of the 25th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence by the Ingenium Ensemble, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Screenings of Šiška Deluxe, directed by Jan Cvitkovič (Perfo Production), Class Enemy, directed by Rok Biček (Triglav Film), and The Tree, directed by Sonja Prosenc (Mono O), attended by director Sonja Prosenc at the Slovenian Film Days, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Writer Drago Jančar presents his novel I Saw Her That Night at the Margó Irodalmi Fesztivál és Könyvvásár, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Három ország, egy harangláb, an exhibition by Borut Juvanec and Andreja Benko, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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An exhibition by sculptor Ferenc Király, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Panel discussions featuring writer Dino Bauk, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the International Book Festival Budapest
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The opening of the exhibition ZVONIK HARANGLAB HOLZGLOCKENTURM by Borut Juvanec and a small conference on bell towers also with Borut Juvanec and Andreja Benko, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A concert by the Slovene Chamber Choir, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Vitomil Zupan: Schlagers and Songs from Prison, a concert by Vita Mavrič and Jani Kovačič, co-organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A concert by the Jazz Punt Big Band at the Big Band Budapest Festival, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A book presentation by Polona Glavan and Suzana Tratnik, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Screening of a number of short films by director Karpo Godina, and short films on the life and work of Jože Plečnik, organised in cooperation with the Slovenian Cinematheque and the Slovene Film Archives, and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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The exhibition Jože Plečnik (1872–1957) - The Karst Man and the accompanying lecture Gothic Art and Modern Mysticism: The portrait of a 20th century architect by Andrej Hrausky, Damjan Prelovšek and Maruša Zorec, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Masters and their masters – Tradition and continuity in Slovenian painting, an exhibition featuring works of a number of Slovene artists, curated by Milček Komelj (Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU)), organised by the Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest and the Academy of Fine Arts and Design,
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Concerts by Ingenium Ensemble, the Slovene Chamber Choir, and the Maribor Academic Choir, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the Europa Cantat Festival
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An exhibition of contemporary Slovene architecture, curated by Kristina Dešman and Miha Dešman (DANS Arhitekti), accompanied by an opening lecture by Miha Dešman, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Novelist Davorin Lenko presented, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the International Book Festival Budapest
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A concert by jazz pianist Kaja Draksler, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Spielraum – The Nation Loves It, an exhibition by Jasmina Cibic, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Turning Points, an exhibition also presenting the video production of Laibach, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Outbreak, a dance performance by Gregor Luštek and Rosana Hribar, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Anarchy. Utopia. Revolution, an exhibition also featuring works by Marko Brecelj, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A concert by Perpetuum Jazzile at the festival Café Budapest, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Photon Gallery also present works by Aleš Gregorič, Damjan Kocjančič, and Borut Peterlin at Art Photo Budapest, in the framework of Art Market Budapest, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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An exhibition by Gigodesign at the Budapest Design Week, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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100 Years of Slovene Puppet Art, an exhibition by Mini Theatre, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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The concert Freedom OperaGala also featuring soprano Mojca Bitenc, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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The Unnameable, an exhibition by Zdenko Huzjan, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Jasmin B. Frelih presenting his work at the European First Novel Festival, and Aleš Debeljak attending the European Writers' Meeting, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the International Book Festival Budapest
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A concert by Duo Furioso and Trio Rêverie (Academy of Music), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A screening of Fruits of Our Lands and Framing the Space (Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, Škuc Gallery - ŠKUC Association) followed by a lecture by the director Jasmina Cibic, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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An exhibition featuring selected bronze sculptures from the International Fine Arts Colony Lendava, co-organised by the Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Did it Start with a Kiss?, a performance by choreographers Gregor Luštek and Rosana Hribar, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Dual, directed by Nejc Gazvoda and produced by PERFO Production, at the Budapest Pride LGBTQ Film Festival, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Jure Novak’s Reasons to Be Happy, produced by Glej Theatre, at the Café Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Tristan and Isolde produced by Mini Theatre, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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A screening of Small and Smart: Contemporary Slovenian Architecture on Film, produced by the Museum of Architecture and Design and ARK - Institute for Architecture and Culture, and lectures by Jeff Bickert (ARK - Institute for Architecture and Culture) and Petra Čeferin (Museum of Architecture and Design), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
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Stanka Hrastelj with her novel "Igranje", a presentation supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest
at the European First Novel Festival
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Pedal Parade, a concert by the Slovene organist Dalibor Miklavčič, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
Cultural cooperation
The two neighbouring countries have extensive cultural cooperation also due to the needs of Slovene and Hungarian minorities living in each respective country.
The legal basis for bilateral cooperation has been the Program of cooperation in education, science and culture between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Hungary for the years 2016-2018, extended until the implementation of the program for the years 2020-2022.
In 2019, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest has organized, co-organised or participated in 34 projects in the field of public diplomacy and culture, some events have already become traditional. Regular cooperation has been established between Hungarian archives, museums, academies and universities or festivals, and Slovene institutions and municipalities, for instance the Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum. The embassy often cooperates with Hungarian partners, too.
Since November 2019, the Embassy has been a full member of the EUNIC Cluster Hungary, participating in the events organised by the network (cf. EUNIC Slovenia).
Film
Since 2016, the Slovenian Film Days took place in the Toldi Cinema in Budapest in October, curated and coorganised by Slovenian Film Center in cooperation with the Embassy. Some films were screened also in smaller cities as Szombathely.
CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival and the BuSho Short Film Festival in Budapest have regularly collaborated with Slovenian filmmakers for many years, too.
PRIMANIMA World Festival of First Animations has presented the authors around Stripburger or Zvviks Audio Visual Association. Leon Vidmar's Farewell got the PrimaSound Award 2016 for Julij Zornik's sound. The PRIMANIMA festival organised in Budaörs near Budpest is a parter festival with Ljubljana Animateka International Animated Film Festival and Stoptrik International Film Festival in Maribor.
Literature
The European Festival of the First Novel within the framework of the International Book Fair in Budapest hosted several Slovenian authors, eg. Feri Lainšček, Vesna Lemaić, Stanka Hrastelj, Jasmin B. Frelih and Davorin Lenko.
Music
Hungarian public was acquainted to bands and musicians from Slovenia: Noctiferia, Siddharta, Laibach, Vlado Kreslin, N'toko) as well as opera singers (Barbara Kozelj or Theresa Plut). In the past decade Budapest venues (eg Opus Club) hosted a line of jazz concerts by Slovenian musicians (Ecliptic, There Be Monsters (SI/IT), Igor Lumpert and Innertextures; the Igor Lumpert Trio and the pianist Kaja Draksler had a gig at the Palace of Arts' Jazz Showcase in Budapest while the Perpetuum Jazzile performed at the festival Café Budapest.
There is a regular cooperation between the Academy of Music in Ljubljana and the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest.
A Budapest Showcase Hub (BUSH), the ultimate showcase event for the best regional bands and professionals of the Eastern European region hosted Slovenian bands Jardier, Koala Voice, Lynch as well as a musician Kykla. A panel discussion with Slovenian experts in the field of music creation and promotion of young musicians was coorganised by SIGIC. In 2020 the Wickd Nation band from Ljubljana were presented via video produced by the BUSH.
In January 2020 the Transparent Sound New Music Festival presented the Studio Dan concert presenting also Vinko Globokar’s and Maja Osojnik’s works.
As a part of the Creative Europe co-operation between Austria, Slovenia, Germany and Hungary, a compillation was commissioned by MusicaFemina Hungary, including also the performance by a percussionist Petra Vidmar and Izidor Erafem Grafenauer, recorded in December 2019 at the Fatemplom Fesztivál (Wooden Church Festival) Magyarföld.
An international symposium MusicaFemina where Teja Reba (City of Women Association for Promotion of Women in Culture) moderated a panel discussion on the topic Increasing the Visibility of Female Artists was supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest.
Visual arts
Slovenian artists quite often participate in the exhibitions in significant Budapest galleries such as Műcsarnok Gallery, Ludwig Museum, National Gallery, Vasarely Museum, Várneged Galéria or Ana Molnar Gallery or the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center (cf. the list of events).
The Lendava-Lendva Gallery and Museum has collaborated on a regular basis with the Hegyvidék Gallery in Budapest as well as with the Pécsi Galéria in Pécs. A group exhibition of Lendava artists was set in the Hegyvidék Gallery in December 2019.
In 2015, the Anarchy. Utopia. Revolution, an exhibition also featuring works by Marko Brecelj, was set at the Ludwig Múzeum in Budapest. At the Hungarian National Gallery an exhibition Turning Points with Laibach video screening was organised by the EUNIC in cooperation with the Embassy.
Spielraum – The Nation Loves It by Jasmina Cibic was exhibited at the Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art in Budapest.
At the OFF-Biennale Budapest 2015 the Fokus Grupa: As It Once Was – the Art of Nation Building was curated by Alenka Gregorič (City Art Gallery Ljubljana, Tobačna 001 Cultural Centre) at the A.P.A. Gallery in Budapest.
In the last decade, the Photon Gallery, the P74 Centre and Gallery, GalerijaGalerija and Stolp Photogallery, have presented Slovenian artists at the Art Market Budapest.
Design and architecture
At the Budapest Design Week Gigodesign was presented, while the Design Without Borders Festival, a part of the Budapest Summer Festival and the Night of the Museums event series, featured the OLoOP Design in 2018.
Beyond Everydayness – Theatre Architecture in Central Europe, a touring exhibition co-organised by the Slovenian Theatre Institute took place also in Budapest in 2010.
In 2015, The Karst Man, Jože Plečnik exhibition took place at the Műcsarnok Gallery in Budapest, with the accompanying lectures by Andrej Hrausky, Damjan Prelovšek and Maruša Zorec, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Budapest.
In the same year the FUGA Budapest Center of Architecture hosted ab exhibition of contemporary Slovene architecture curated by Kristina and Miha Dešman.
In 2013 the festival Budapest Architecture Film Days at the Toldi Cinema in Budapest presented Small and Smart: Contemporary Slovenian Architecture on Film, produced by the Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana and ARK - Institute for Architecture and Culture.
Theatre and dance
In 2013 and 2014 the embassy co-organised a guest appearance of Gregor Luštek's and Rosana Hribar's dance performance at MU Szinház in Budapest.
Mini Theatre from Ljubljana presented its production at the Budapest Puppet Theatre and at the Maladype Theater in Budapest. Ljubljana Puppet Theatre with Konj Puppet Theatre was presented at the Pécs International Puppet Festival for Adults. A grand production of Iliad by Jernej Lorenci was put on stage at the Madách International Theatre Meeting (MITEM), and the Via Negativa performances a the Thealter International Meeting of Free Theatres in Szeged.
Archeology
A joint research of 23 institutions has resulted in the Virtual archaeological landscapes of the Danube region project funded by the Interreg V-B Danube Transnational Programme. It is led by the Universalmuseum Joanneum (AT), among partners are also the National Museum of Slovenia and the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia.
Slovenian language
The Slovene minority, consisting of about 3,000 individuals mostly living in the Raba region in Hungary, enjoys a limited level of bilingual acknowledgement. In addition, Slovenian language is being taught at Loránd Eötvös University (ELTE) in Budapest and at University of Szombathely. There are also several Slovene cultural organisations based in Budapest and in the Raba region.
The Embassy regularly cooperates with the lectureships, supporting lectures by academicians or authors from Slovenia. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the University of Ljubljana in December 2019, Professor Dr. Peter Vodopivec, a Slovene historian was hosted at the ELTE University in Budapest.