The ‘Portrait of Zsófia Zichy’ by the painter Mihály Munkácsy, which was rediscovered in Australia, was sold at the Judit Virág Gallery auction on Sunday for 160 million forints (approx. 390,000 euros).
Hungary thanks Australia for returning music scores and documents
OSZK director Dávid Rózsa said the collection contains works exclusively by Hungarian composers including Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály and Hungarian music education publications.
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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Baroque musical experience at Müpa
A major musical event is dedicated to the work of baroque composer George Frideric Handel, who was born 340 years ago.
A painter of world renown
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The Mai Manó House presents a unique exhibition of 241 previously unpublished photographs reflecting the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
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.
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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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From Hungary to Hollywood, Dracula still lives on
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Taking it easy with Socialist idyll in the 14th District
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Hungary to mark CoE presidency with concerts, conferences
Hungary's ministry of human resources is organising concerts, exhibitions and conferences to mark the country's rotating presidency of the Council of Europe, the minister said on Wednesday.
