On Tuesday, a unique exhibition about the Hungarian painter Mihály Munkácsy’s path to world fame opened in Budapest.
Large-scale Munkácsy exhibition to open in Museum of Fine Arts
From 27 November to the end of March 2025, the Museum of Fine Arts is honouring Mihály Munkácsy (1844-1900) with a large-scale exhibition.
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The Mai Manó House presents a unique exhibition of 241 previously unpublished photographs reflecting the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
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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.
Exhibition of 19-20th century Hungarian paintings opens in Ankara
An exhibition of 19-20th century Hungarian paintings has opened in Ankara within the framework of the Hungarian-Turkish cultural season, the culture and innovation ministry said on Friday.
Hungary’s Kurtag, Roska among Wolf Prize recipients
World-renowned composer Gyorgy Kurtag and renowned neurobiologist Botond Roska are among the recipients of the prestigious Wolf Prize this year.
Night of museums to feature 2,500 programmes in 450 venues
The night of museums will be held on June 22 nationwide, featuring 2,500 programmes at 450 venues, a state secretary of the culture and innovation ministry said on Wednesday.
Baan’s mandate renewed at helm of Fine Arts Museum
Janos Csak, the culture and innovation minister, has renewed Laszlo Baan's mandate at the helm of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest for another five-year term.
Ministry official addresses Yunus Emre statue unveiling in Lakitelek
Hungary and Turkiye are bonded by a friendship with deep roots and a strategic alliance, the foreign ministry's deputy state secretary for security policy said at the unveiling of a statue of Turkish poet Yunus Emre in Lakitelek, in central Hungary, on Saturday.
Valley of Arts festival to feature nearly almost 3,000 events
The 33rd Valley of Arts festival in western Hungary will feature a record number of events, almost 3,000 in all, between July 19 and 28, the organisers said on Thursday.
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Art exhibition uses banknotes, portraits, lyrics for cultural effect
Spanish artist Carlos Aires will have a solo exhibition “Cry Me a River” at Ani Molnár Gallery, District VIII, from April 14 to June 11, 2022.
Preparations start for archaeological excavation of Buda synagogue
Preparations for the archaeological excavation of a more than 500-year-old synagogue in the castle district of Buda will start on Monday.
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World Press Photo Exhibition 2020 at Hungarian National Museum
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An annual highlight on the city museums scene is here with the arrival of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2020 at the Hungarian National Museum until October 25.
Veteran actress Mari Torocsik dies at 85
Celebrated actress Mari Torocsik, Actress of the Nation, holder of two Kossuth prizes, the Kossuth Grand Prize and winner of the Prize for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, has died at 85, the National Theatre said on Friday.
Thirty-two young contenders at 15th Liszt International Piano Competition in September
Thirty-two young pianists selected from 20 countries will compete at the 15th Ferenc Liszt International Piano Competition held in Budapest between September 12 and 19 which will feature such acclaimed artists performing as Olga Kern and Janos Balazs, the organisers have said.
