A tale is not mere entertainment—it is much more a window to the world, a language for understanding, and a tool for processing. For children, stories help them navigate the world of emotions and human relationships, develop their imagination and vocabulary, and even shape their relationship with the world. That is why, when we tell stories, we are in fact exercising and respecting rights.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child clearly states that every child has the right to art, culture, and free expression. As someone committed to protecting children’s rights, I find it especially important that these rights are not just words on paper, but are realized in everyday life—for example, in an exhibition where art speaks directly to and about children.
That is why I was glad to take part in the ‘World of Tales’ exhibition on May 20 at the Csányi Foundation’s community house in the Jászság region, where the works of illustrators and visual artists Gabriella Kaszás, Edit Szalma, and Andrea Demény demonstrate the power of images created with love, care, and a truly child-centered perspective. As painter Éva Koncz Nagyné also emphasized during the opening, the pieces in the exhibition are not merely the backdrop to stories—they are standalone experiences that sensitize viewers and give children the opportunity to see themselves in the artwork. The young people from the Jászság Group 2 accompanied the wonderful atmosphere of the opening with beautiful music.
To me, this exhibition is about both the importance of visual education and children’s rights. Because when a community gives space to quality children’s culture, it also sends the message: children’s opinions, dreams, and perspectives matter.
The World of Tales exhibition is open until June 20 in Jászberény at the Déryné 6 Gallery—not just for children, but for everyone who believes that imagination is just as important as reality. Sometimes even more important.”
– Gyula Pege, Jászság Group 3
At the Déryné 6 Gallery, the World of Tales exhibition presents a stunning collection of works by illustrators Gabriella Kaszás, Edit Szalma, and Andrea Demény. At the opening, painter Éva Koncz Nagyné emphasized the importance of tales and thus also of illustrations. It was truly fascinating to see all their work displayed together— I think they are beautiful and created a truly magical, fairy-tale atmosphere.
We, the Jász-Stones team, also took part in the event and were able to showcase our innovation, V.U.K. /Universal Communication for the Blind/, which helps visually impaired children experience the wonders of visual art through sound. The greatest joy for us was that all four artists offered one piece each, which we will be able to analyze and thus make accessible to blind and visually impaired children as well. We are very grateful and thank them deeply! Congratulations to the creative artists!”
– Maja Anna Sas, Jászság Group 4
Photos can be viewed in the Gallery!
