Hungary

David Szauder is a visual artist and director whose short films unfold like moving studies of rhythm, form, and transformation. He first gained recognition through the video works he shares on Instagram, where digital choreography, sculptural animation, and poetic abstraction merge into a distinct visual language. His works evoke the experimental spirit of early Bauhaus stage and ballet films, while remaining firmly rooted in contemporary image-making.

Szauder’s films do not…

The beautiful Hungarian Barbara Palvin began her career at the tender age of 13. Today, the top model is one of the most recognizable and sought-after faces in the industry.

Betina DU TOIT c/o LGA MGMT photographed Barbara Palvin for the current beauty campaign for client INGLOT COSMETICS. The campaign promotes the AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 – 'the cult gel eyeliner that has conquered the world' – as Inglot Cosmetics puts it.

"AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 is an absolute global bestseller…

How can Eastern European identity be defined? What makes it unique and connects the people living here, sharing a common history and geography? What are the global solutions to local issues, and how do they come together in a broader European context? What trends are pushing for deeper European integration and more international cooperation? And how do these affect artistic and photographic practices that engage with the world around us, its events, effects, and related…

The all-new KONA boasts a futuristic new look, a more dynamic road presence and even more space to quench your thirst for adventure. Frederic SCHLOSSER c/o UPFRONT photographed the campaign for the all-new HYUNDAI Kona, which is available in four variants – including all-electric (EV), hybrid electric (HEV), internal combustion engine (ICE) and the sporty N Line.

The campaign was developed by INNOCEAN Europe in Berlin with Senior Art Director Ahmet Kilic and Creative…

‘The Princess and the Pea’ is one of the most famous fair tales by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and was the inspiration for the editorial ‘Backyard Diaries’, photographed by SALLYHATESWING for ELLE Hungary.

Model Niina Rätsep c/o Iconic Management embodied the sensitive princess, who, however – quite different than the fairy-tale princess – didn’t have to pass the pea test laying on twenty mattresses and twenty eider-down beds, but was able to have dreamlike fun on…

The source of inspiration for the “Rue du Coeur” line is the legendary route of the queen of all trains, the Orient Express: Designer Guido Maria Kretschmer whisks with his collection all fashion aficionados off on a journey from Paris to Constantinopel. In the line created for OTTO, he presents clever details from the 1920s and 30s, such as glittering fringes and golden art deco prints, but also intercontinental influences including Asian-inspired patterns and maritime…

Serviceplan Berlin conceived a long-term image campaign for the AOK association. It is focussed on the topic of the quality of health insurance in Germany and the big issues and small insecurities it entails. SVEN JACOBSEN photographed the new AOK campaign in Budapest. Creative responsibility was in the hands of CD Myles Lord and AD Wenke Möller-Madhana. Production was taken care of by Svenja Widegreen and Tobias Kachel from Fox Devil Film.

The history of photography is deeply rooted in Hungary, and many outstanding artists – including the iconic László Moholy-Nagy – have left their mark on the art of photography in the early twentieth century. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that photography was incorporated into higher education at the institution which is now named after László Moholy-Nagy.

The THIRTYTHREE catalog (252 pages, 177 ills., 17 x 24 cm) from Hatje Cantz offers an extensive overview of the…

"In a changing time, when courage was needed most, Quantum Courage committed to encourage women of all ages with strong, wearable and fashionable casual wear. Launched in 2013, Quantum Courage has rapidly evolved from tees, sweats and track pants, to a world of limited edition luxury must-haves. Quantum Courage is carefully handcrafted from finest fabrics and designed in the south of France." says Designer Maximilian Köhler, founder of label QUANTUM COURAGE, whose fans…

Together with ELLE Czech, ANDREAS ORTNER realized a GUCCI Special which is dedicated to the Karlsbad Film Festival and the film 'Hair' by Czech Director Milos Forman. Art direction was in the hands of Petr Matejec, with styling by Lena Kermes, hair & make-up by Hristina Georgievska. International film festival Karlovy Vary, KVIFF for short, takes place each year at the beginning of July in the Bohemian health resort Karlsbad. KVIFF is among the 13 A festivals and is in the…

For South African job portal PNET, people were transformed into furniture. The work of art was realized by CARIOCA STUDIO, as commissioned by Joe Public United (South Africa).

The MCCAIN campaign turned out pretty frosty – with a claim by french fry manufacturer: 'Frozen at their best'. The works hit the top ten shortlist at the CGI congress in Hamburg.

Zurich-based agency KREIENBÜHL & VOGLER and CARIOCA STUDIO worked together on a campaign for SWISSDEC. A commercial was also realized to go with the amusing photos

The Paris Photo Saint-Germain Festival enters its fourth round. From 7 through 22 November, the event brings together more than 40 galleries, institutions, cultural offices and bookstores on the left side of the Seine for a photographic promenade. The program includes exhibitions, screenings and meetings, all selected by a committee especially created for the 2015 event. The festival was founded in 2010 by Juliette Aittouarès, Director of the Galerie Espace 54, who…

The boy in the bearskin, a snowy birch forest, the plump peasant couple in colorful everyday costumes. Then: decay. An interplay of dreamy rustic fairytale worlds and the harsh crumbling reality shapes the mood of the illustrated book by Tamas Dezso. The photographer documents for the first time Romania´s old traditions, agricultural customs, and the dark shadow of the former regime. Lethargy is not only part of the story, it determines the air of his imagery. 'Notes for an…

For an article for SALON Magazine by the author of Russian Disco and Berliner-by-choice Wladimir Kaminer, Lehel KOVÁS created an illustration for the grateful topic 'Rich Russians'. Each issue of the magazine contains articles about everything concerning hospitality, dining culture and etiquette.

Nowadays, electronic devices are capable of so much that the battery often suffers. The new PHILIPS campaign illustrates this problem clearly in their latest campaign. And they don’t hold back. Ogilvy & Mather, London advertising agency created the concept and carried out the production and it’s safe to say that the new Philips Power Station ad campaign appeals more to our hearts than our heads. The art director in charge was Miguel Nunes, creative director was Gerry Human…

Refreshing in the summer or thirst quenching in winter. THEODARA mineral water comes from one of the oldest wells in Hungary. Hungarian illustrator Agnes BERTA created the young and detailed look. The 28-year old studied at the renowned Moholy-Nagy University for Art and Design, formerly known as the Hungarian College for Art and Design. She regularly illustrates for Hungarian magazines, composes storyboards and creates characters in her very own signature style.

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DAN CARABAS photographed the cover story for GQ Portugal in Lisbon. Portugese ‘Man of the year’ Diogo Morgado posed for his camera at the Ritz Hotel.

Diogo’s full name is Diogo Miguel Morgado Soares and he began his modelling career at the tender age of 14.

Since 1998 he has established himself as an actor in soaps and a variety of Telenovelas.

His most recent role was that of Antonio Vega Jr. in the Hollywood production ‘Red Butterfly’ in 2013. You might have also seen him as…