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The Gospel 21 contemporary art collection and exhibition is the result of a unique venture. Levente Kovács and Tímea Kovács-Szabó created a thematic private collection, the aim of which is to interpret and promote the units of the Gospel with contemporary works of art. The end result is a collection of works of art, the creators of which, as outstanding figures of Hungarian art life, contributed to the communication of biblical content today. 

Through a variety of expressions, different conceptions, we can get an idea, not only of what artists ’individual interpretations add to Gospel stories are, but also of how contemporary, 21st-century art conveys universal ideas that Western man can interpret through the Bible. their perceptions of life are determined.

The starting point for the 21 artists of the Gospel was the text of the four Gospels. Together, they form the events and teachings of the life of Jesus, all that give the foundations of the message of Christianity. Levente Kovács divided the totality of the scenes, teachings, miracles, reflections and the history of suffering into 1 + 12 units, from which the creators were free to choose the unit closest to them according to their interests and involvement.

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The owners of the collection are Tímea Kovács-Szabó and Levente Kovács

Curator: Zsolt Petrányi

Artists:  Zsolt Asztalos, Imre Bukta, Lajos Csontó, Miklós Erhardt, Viola Fátyol, Pál Gerber, Márta Fehér, Mariann Imre, Ilona Lovas, Erik Mátrai, Sára Richter and Lellé Szelley

Images used:
Pál Gerber: The means of suffering
Sára Richter: Healings 1–3.

Opening: 31st July 2021 – 5:00 P.M.

Opening day program:
5:00 P.M.: Welcome speech by László Papp, Mayor of Debrecen, Tamás Fabiny, President and Bishop of the Hungarian Evangelical Church, and Katalin Vizi, Executive Director of MODEM
5:30 P.M: Concert of the Cantores Ecclesiae Brass Ensemble
6:00 P.M: Guided tour with Levente Kovács, the owner of the collection, curator Zsolt Petrányi and the artists present

In August, visitors to the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden will be able to admire not only the beauty of flowers but also of the mines in the exhibition entitled “The World of Minerals, the Poetry of the Earth”.

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Three events over three days, held in the land of the shepherds! While the Hortobágy Bridge Fair will take place in the fairgrounds, the 25th National Goulash Competition + Shepherd’s Meeting will be taking place at the Pusztai Zoo, meanwhile, the Máta Equestrian Competition will take place between the 20th-22nd August at the Máta Stud Farm.

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The National Youth Choir is touring once again, giving free concerts from 23rd to 29th July: it will present its new program in Tihany, Debrecen, Békéscsaba, Kecskemét and Budapest.

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Debrecen’s Nagyállomás Railway Station once reflected the city’s importance and status as the second capital city. The impressive building opened 119 years ago in 1902 but was badly damaged during the war. While today’s post war replacement building is far less appealing than the original, the story of the Nagyállomás (Grand) Railway Station will not end here as impressive redevelopment plans come to fruition.

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At this years (2021) Audi-Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year Awards Gala, Debrecen’s Vilagbéke (World Peace) Pizzeria was recognized with an exclusive award.

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After several months of waiting, the best-known Hungarian music artists will finally arrive in Debrecen. Over four evenings in four venues, more than 200 concerts will take place in an unparalleled large forest environment. This year will be the 13th Campus, the nation’s first major domestic “light” music festival.

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The New Visegrad Photography traveling exhibition will showcase the region’s most talented young photographers. 

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A new exhibition curated by Sárai Vanda is to open in Modem on Saturday, (from 4pm on July 17th). Entitled #IFeelSeen, the exhibition has a focus on Social Media and the effect it has on our lives.  From 5 pm there will be a LADY / BIRD DJ session in the inner garden, the exhibition will be open to the public from 3 pm.

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The first section of the light rail was opened on July 16, 1882. In celebration of this historical day families will be welcomed with colorful programs on Saturday, 17th July.

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This year 20 years ago in Debrecen, Kossuth Square, was completed and officially opened to much fanfare. It was a long time in the making. Viktor Orbán who was Prime Minister then, as he is now, reflected at the time saying that “the brand new main square was also a sign that a strong, independent, free, prosperous and educated country was being built”.

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After the Royal Institute of British Architects, the new beach of Debrecen is now on the cover of SB Magazine.

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Every year, summer seems to get hotter, so what better way to relax and cool off, while coming out of COVID19 lockdown in Debrecen than to enjoy a drink or a meal on a pleasant outdoor terrace?

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In this year’s competition of the National Confederation of Hungarian Confectioners, the chilly, blackberry, chocolate masterpiece named Bíborka became the ice cream of the year.

The ice cream was made by Gergő Fehér, a confectioner from Békéscsaba. Behind Gergő Fehér, Andrea Koncz was the second from the Sissi Ice Cream Parlor in Gödöllő with his balsamic fried blueberry, soft goat cheese ice cream, and Brigitta Márton was the third with the ice cream made with sweet sour cream and Cumberland sauce from the Bagaméri Ice Cream Parlor in Balatonfüred.

We hope that we can soon taste the ice cream of the year in Debrecen,  but until we can get unforgettable taste experience in these places:

Menta Coffee in downtown

Menta Coffee is located on the main street of Debrecen, Piac street no 17,  where you can taste excellent ice cream in addition to high-quality coffees. 

Photo https://www.facebook.com/MentaCoffee/photos/820099188597764

Lavender Handmade Ice Cream Parlor behind Fórum Shopping Mall

In the Lavender ice cream parlor in the city center, you can find more than 100 types of artisanal ice cream. The ice creams  are made without the addition of artificial additives, exclusively from quality ingredients, by hand and according to their own recipe.

Fragola Ice Cream at the Divinus Hotel

Premium quality and family atmosphere in the Great Forest awaits ice cream lovers in the Fragola ice cream parlor. The creamy ice creams are based on Italian traditions and reminiscent of the world of Italy.

Szőke Confectionery  in downtown

The first Szőke confectionery was and still is located on Úrrétje street, right next to Böszörményi út. In addition, confectionery awaits ice cream lovers in the middle of the city on Hatvan street, right opposite the city’s major post office and just a few steps away from the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen.

Photo: https://visitdebrecen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/szokecukraszda-1024×768.jpg 

Gara Confectionery at Kálvin square

Gara Confectionery, named after master pastry cook Gyula Gara, is a real family enterprise. It opened its gates in 1988 at Kálvin Square shopping court and offers one of the best ice creams of the city.

Mandula Confectionery in the heart of the Great Forest and next to the Csokonai Theatre

Next to real classic pastries, such as Szőke or Gara confectionery, you can get really good cakes and ice cream at The Mandula Confectionery. It started in 1986 in the heart of the Great Forest (you can still find it there too, Ember Pál street 23) but today, you can also find them next to the Csokonai Theater. It is deservedly famous for its artisanal ice creams and cakes.