Kahlo exhibition extended

The Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Mai Manó House has been extended until 9 February due to the enormous interest shown.

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A painter of world renown

On Tuesday, a unique exhibition about the Hungarian painter Mihály Munkácsy's path to world fame opened in Budapest.

Photos of Frida Kahlo in Budapest

The Mai Manó House presents a unique exhibition of 241 previously unpublished photographs reflecting the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

New dynamics on the art market

A large-format painting by Mihály Munkácsy achieved the highest sales price of the year at an auction in Budapest at 155 million forints (just under 390,000 euros).

Andre Kertesz exhibition opens in Rome

An exhibition of renowned Hungarian-born photographer Andre Kertesz has opened in the Hungarian Academy cultural centre in Rome featuring a rare collection of images he had taken in Hungary prior to emigrating from his country, the organisers said on Friday.

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