第 28 届布达佩斯国际图书节荷兰馆丨匈牙利布达佩斯丨DE_VISION,Tamás Boldizsár

The 28th International Book Festival Budapest – taking place between 28 September and 1 October - hosts the Netherlands as Guest of Honour this year. The cultural bonds between the Netherlands and Hungary date back from the 16th century, with many of the first books available in Hungary coming from Dutch printing houses. The current literary cooperation is just as strong. The number of Dutch titles (both fiction and non-fiction) translated into Hungarian is outstanding by regional comparison, and the volume of Hungarian works published in the Netherlands is also impressive – hence the slogan of the Dutch programme series in Budapest: On the Sea of Books.The design and visual identity of the installation were intricately intertwined, with the central element being the paper boat, a symbol of literary exploration and exchange. The custom modular furniture system was crafted from recycled cardboard, reinforcing the commitment to sustainability. Every component of the pavilion was designed for reuse, minimizing its ecological footprint and offering a cost-effective solution. This environmentally conscious approach not only highlights the harmony between literature and design but also underscores the importance of sustainability in contemporary cultural exhibitions. The result was a cohesive, thoughtfully designed space that resonated with both form and function.

Client

Embassy of the Netherlands in Hungary

Year

2023

Installation & scenography

DE_VISION

Tamás Boldizsár

Team DE_FORM

Nóra Demeczky

Enikő Déri

Lili Pammer

Bendegúz Batke

Nagy Sára Vilma

Szlabey Emma

Curator

Claudia Küssel

Photography

Laci Kőhegyi