STOP HOMELESSNESS in Hungary
19-07-2010

The art gallery MODEM and the organization fighting homelessness, ReFoMix, held on the eighth of July together with Project OUTSIDE an outdoor arrangement focusing on homelessness.

The arrangement that was held on Baltazár Dezsö Square in Debrecen, Hungary was marking the European Year against Poverty and Social Exclusion.

The thirteen bronze sculptures  of the exhibition STOP HOMELESSNESS had been placed in the square where also homeless-theatre and live music by well known Hungarian musicians were performed. The total profit of the arrangement was given to the homeless people.

The square was full of lively activity, the guests were very interested in studying the sculptures.

Also many homeless people visited the arrangement. Of course goulash was served to everybody.

Project OUTSIDE was represented by The chairman of the Board, Mr Preben Brandt and Development Officer, Ms Marie Skjelbo Justesen. Also the artist Mr Jens Galschiøt, who made the sculptures, took part in the arrangement.

The curator of the museum made a speech and so did people who hold key positions in the fight against homelessness. Mr Preben Brandt also made a speech.

By visiting Debrecen the exhibition once more went abroad and if the plan will be carried through it shall visit several other countries during the coming autumn.