Slowly Opening Spaces – Fields of Presence: Exhibition Opening and Roundtable

Exhibition Opening Date: October 10, 2025, 5:00–8:00 PM

Exhibition Dates: October 10–21, 2025
(The exhibition can be viewed during Kollab’s opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

The exhibition features a selection of social design projects realised in collaboration between the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. The works document long-term creative processes conducted in various communities and local settings, where design becomes functional within the context of social connection and care. The exhibition space is structured into “fields,” inviting visitors not merely as spectators but as active participants: entering, observing, listening – all are part of the experience. The opening includes a roundtable discussion focusing on the social responsibility of design, possibilities for participatory engagement, and experiences from collaborative work. Previous project participants – social professionals, educators, and students – share their insights, giving visitors a chance to understand how creative practice intersects with social presence not only through the displayed works but also through live dialogue.

About the Organiser:
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design is Hungary’s leading higher education institution for design and art, where creative thinking is closely tied to social sensitivity and responsibility. The university aims to prepare students to respond thoughtfully to complex societal and environmental challenges, whether in object creation, visual communication, or community processes. The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service is one of the country’s largest charitable organisations, working to reduce social exclusion and support those in need. Its programmes range from assisting disadvantaged children to community development in underprivileged areas. Its work is defined by personal presence, trust-building, and long-term commitment, aiming not just to address immediate needs but to initiate lasting change.

Hungarian Maltese Charity Service (MMSZ)

The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service is one of the country’s largest charitable organizations, working to reduce social exclusion and support those in need. Their activities range from helping disadvantaged children catch up, to assisting the elderly, sick, homeless, and people with disabilities or other vulnerabilities, as well as community development in marginalized settlements. The organization’s work is characterized by personal presence, trust-building, and long-term commitment, aiming not only to meet immediate needs but also to create lasting positive change in people’s lives.

Website:

www.mome.hu