Meet Filip — The Artsy Pop-Up That Just Moved to Móricz Zsigmond Square
You know those places that instantly make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret? That’s exactly what Filip a városban (“Filip in the City”) feels like. After making waves on Budapest’s Népsziget, this creative collective has now popped up right by Móricz Zsigmond Square — at Vásárhelyi Pál Street 9 — bringing its colorful chaos, quirky furniture, and artistic soul straight into the heart of Buda.
From Shipyard to Showroom
Let’s rewind a bit. Filip started life out on Népsziget back in 2018 — in the atmospheric remains of the old Ganz Shipyard, where cranes, concrete, and wild ivy framed a thriving creative community. The artists behind Filip transformed abandoned industrial space into a design playground that quickly became one of the city’s favorite underground hangouts.
Part furniture studio, part gallery, part design experiment, Filip has always blurred boundaries. At first, the creators were giving second-hand furniture new life — sanding, repainting, reimagining. Then, their craft evolved into custom-made pieces infused with humor, art, and a sense of belonging. Somewhere between carpentry and conceptual art, Filip created furniture that doesn’t just fill a home — it gives it a heartbeat.
You might have already met their work without realizing it: their designs have appeared in Budapest’s coolest venues, from Telep and Dugattyús to Budapest Park.
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Filip in the Neighborhood
Now the collective has packed up its paintbrushes and moved to the bustling district around Móricz. The new 28-square-meter pop-up space is both a mini gallery and a showroom — a bite-sized universe where design, art, and everyday coziness collide. Think of it as a creative living room for the city.
Pop in, and you’ll likely meet Buddha Tomi and his brother, Kristóf Kovács, a curator and visual artist duo who make visitors feel like old friends within minutes. The atmosphere is joyfully unpretentious — part artist studio, part neighborhood café, full of little details that make you want to linger.
Why It’s Worth a Visit
The magic of Filip a városban lies in its spontaneity. Like most pop-ups, it’s temporary — it will be there until April — but that fleeting nature gives it a unique charm. Every object has a story, every corner feels alive with imagination. Whether you’re a design enthusiast, a curious traveler, or just someone who loves discovering Budapest’s hidden creativity, this spot should be on your radar.
So next time you’re wandering near Móricz Zsigmond Square, take a small detour down Vásárhelyi Pál Street. Follow the color, follow the warmth — and say hi to Filip, the collective that turned furniture design into fine art and fine art into something that feels like home.
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