Contemporary Jewelry Week Budapest 2025

The 10th Budapest Jewelry Week will kick off on October 27. The event, which enjoys the support of the Studio of Young Designers Association (FISE), has had undeniable traditionbuilding power since its inception and continues to play a unique role in Hungary’s and the international cultural scene: in addition to providing a source of inspiration and professional opportunities for creators, it also serves as occasion to promote contemporary jewelry art to a wider audience.

This year, in keeping with the tradition of the early years, the focus will be on Hungarian jewelry designers. Across multiple locations in Budapest, visitors will encounter exhibitions, guided tours, and talks related to the art of jewelry.

A wide spectrum of jewelry—from studio jewelry to the borderline of fine art—will be on display in exciting solo and group exhibitions. Exhibitors include both recent graduates and established artists who have been part of Jewelry Week from the very beginning.

From October 27 to November 9, the public can view more than 25 exhibitions by nearly 100 artists. This year, the professional workshops and lectures will be organized by the participating jewelry designers, who are also planning guided tours and workshops on various topics, as well as performances, in order to engage audiences outside the profession, fostering connections between the artists and the public.

The festival will take place in the central districts of Buda and Pest, within easy walking distance of each other. Here are some recommended exhibitions and events by district:


PEST, DOWNTOWN 

• FISE Gallery

Contemporary Jewelry Week Budapest is an official program of FISE (Studio of Young Designers Association). In the gallery space of this over forty-year-old association, an exhibition of the founding members of Jewelry Week (Dóra Dés, Huber Kinga, Kecskés Orsolya, Kerékgyártó Szilvia, Stomfai Krisztina, Vékony Fanni)     will be on view.
Address: FISE Galéria, 1054 Budapest, Kálmán Imre u. 16.
 

• Porcelain Palace 

At this year’s Jewelry Week, the Herend Porcelain Manufactory will present its latest porcelain jewelry collection. The unique jewelry pieces on display in the showroom on József Nádor Square were designed by Regina Kaintz, and visitors can gain insight into the details of the design and manufacturing process through    an artist talk with the designer.
Address: Porcelán Palota, 1051 Budapest, József nádor tér 10–11.
 

• Foncière Palace

During Jewelry Week, the Foncière Budapest Studio, located in the Foncière Palace on Andrássy Avenue, will transform into an international meeting point. Alongside Hungarian participants, jewelry designers from Taiwan, France, and Italy will also present their work. The artists will give presentations in English.
Address: Foncière Budapest, 1061 Budapest, Andrássy u. 2.
 

• Goldsmithing Heritage Collection 

The collection showcasing centuries of Hungarian goldsmithing is exciting in itself, but during Jewelry Week, the program is complemented by a group jewelry exhibition and a lecture by goldsmith and MOME professor Zoltán Tóth.
Address: Ötvös Mesterségtörténeti Gyűjtemény, 1073 Budapest, Akácfa u. 59.
 

• Orange Optika

Dalma Szalay, a recent graduate of the Buda Drawing School, masterfully combines her family’s tradition in optics with the art of goldsmithing in her diploma work. She uses special lenses in her jewelry, creating unusual pairings that will truly surprise visitors.
Address: Orange Optika, 1061 Budapest, Király u. 38.


BARTÓK QUARTER 

• B32 Gallery and Cultural Space 

Anna Börcsök’s narrative jewelry will be elevated into a truly cathartic artistic experience through a performance by choreographer and contemporary dancer Krisztián Gergye.
Address: B 32 Galéria és Kultúrtér, 1111 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 32.
 

• Autistic Art Gallery

In the gallery of the foundation, which has been coordinating collaborations between autistic creators and contemporary jewelry designers since 2015, Márta Edőcs, Noémi Gera, and Fanni Király present their dazzlingly colorful jewelry made of diverse materials such as glass, parchment, cord, and textile ribbon.
Address: Autistic Art Galéria, 1114 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 76.


SZÉLL KÁLMÁN SQUARE & SURROUNDINGS 

• Eszter Sára Kocsor Studio Apartment

Near Széll Kálmán Square on the Buda side, visitors can explore a studio apartment exhibition. They will encounter Eszter Sára Kocsor’s jewelry created from reflective surfaces and Sarolt Sógor’s hammered copper objects, while also gaining a glimpse into their creative processes.
Address: 1024 Budapest, Retek u. 5, 4th floor, door 2.
 

• 3D & Kraft Studio

Another interesting location in Buda is Viktor Varga’s workshop, which will host the exhibition Quartet featuring four jewelry designers who have been influential figures in the contemporary jewelry scene for decades.
Address: 3D & Kraft Studio, 1027 Budapest, Varsányi Irén u. 20–24.
   

ÓBUDA 

• Textile Factory

This location, further away from the city center, offers an interesting adventure for curious visitors. The creators describe their exhibition as: Textile Factory Capriccio: A whimsical, playful, free-spirited work created purely for delight.
Address: Textilgyár, 1036 Budapest, Fényes Adolf u. 23.



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