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Múzeum+ Tihanyi
2025-12-03T17:00:00.000Z
Born 140 years ago, Lajos Tihanyi was a key figure in the avant-garde artist group known as the Eight. Until the 1970s, Hungarian audiences knew his work almost exclusively from black-and-white reproductions, and his legacy arrived in Hungary via an adventurous route. At the MÚZEUM+ program on December 3, you can get to know Lajos Tihanyi, the open-hearted friend and revolutionary artist. Photographer Zoltán Tombor and art historian Gábor Bellák will talk about the great predecessors André Kertész and Brassaï (among others) during their joint guided tour of the exhibition. Literary scholar Anna Juhász will discuss the relationship between literature and coffee house culture, and writer and art historian Rita Halász will also give a guided tour. During a roundtable discussion moderated by art manager Nóra Winkler, curator Mariann Gergely and art historians Gergely Barki, Pál Szeredi Merse, and Tünde Topor will explain the secrets of Lajos Tihanyi's art. During the program, visitors can choose from a number of other themed guided tours, while those with a creative streak can get into the Christmas spirit by making their own creations. Live music will be provided throughout the evening by the Soso Lakatos Quartet, and fine wines will be supplied by the Pócz Winery in Balatonlelle.
Dec
03
Schedule
SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS OF THE EXHIBITION ENTITLED TIHANYI 140
6 p.m. Budapest–Berlin–Paris. Lajos Tihanyi’s journey to abstraction | Guided tour by writer and art historian Rita Halász
7 p.m. An avant-garde painter through the eyes of a photographer | Joint guided tour by photographer Zoltán Tombor and art historian Gábor Bellák
8:30 p.m. “Phenomenon: this was Lajos Tihanyi”* | Joint guided tour by art manager Nóra Winkler and art historian Tünde Topor
“THERE IS NO LITERATURE WITHOUT COFFEEHOUSES.”* LITERARY PROGRAM AT THE TIHANYI 140 EXHIBITION
7:30 p.m. Joint presentation by literary scholar Anna Juhász and actor Dénes Száraz
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON THE TIHANYI 140 EXHIBITION
7:00 p.m. “His spirituality was truly miraculous…”* | Participants in the roundtable discussion: Mariann Gergely, curator of the exhibition, and art historians Gergely Barki, Pál Szeredi Merse, and Tünde Topor. Moderator: Nóra Winkler, art manager
TUNED TO IMAGES
8 p.m. The colors of silence, the melodies of colors | Joint presentation by art historian Krisztina Mácsay and composer and choir director Ádám Balázs Czinege. Performance by the artists of the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE EXHIBITION ENTITLED FROM MUNKÁCSY TO MEDNYÁNSZKY
6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Path of Light – In the Footsteps of Mihály Munkácsy and Adolf Fényes | Guided tour by art historian Réka Krasznai
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ADOLF FÉNYES MEMORIAL EXHIBITION ENTITLED IMAGES OF SILENCE
6:30 p.m. Serene everyday life and mysterious fantasy worlds. The multifaceted Adolf Fényes | Guided tour by art historian Mária Váczi
GUIDED TOURS OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The art of the Eight | Guided tour by museum educator Bettina Bali
6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 19th-century portraits and glimpses | Guided tour by art historian Brigitta Molnár
7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Courbet, Monet, Gauguin. French masters | Guided tour by art historian Mária Váczi
8:00 p.m. The cradle of modern Hungarian art – The Nagybánya artists' colony | Guided tour by Alexandra Hegedűs, visual artist
WORKSHOP
7:00–9:00 p.m. Avant-garde Christmas tree decoration making
In our creative workshop, you can make unique Christmas tree decorations inspired by avant-garde art. The creative workshop will be led by museum educator Evelin Petrőcz.
GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH
7 pm Highlights of Hungarian Art | Guided tour with Alexandra Hegedűs visual artist
8.30 pm The Eight | Guided tour with Bettina Bali museum educator
FULL EVENING LIVE MUSIC
Soso Lakatos Quartet
The explosively talented young alto saxophonist Soso Lakatos Sándor has been performing publicly since the age of 12. Before moving to Amsterdam at age 20 to study, he had already played with top-tier musicians in Hungary, and in Amsterdam he took part in masterclasses led by world-famous American artists. Tzumo Oláh Árpád is one of the most successful musicians of his generation, achieving international success since 2001. His 2004 album My Time received Hungary’s most prestigious music award, the Gramofon Award. Double bassist Oláh Péter began his studies in classical music, but his interest soon turned toward jazz. He recorded his first album at age 18, followed by more than a dozen further releases. He has performed in numerous countries. Pecek Lakatos András is one of the best drummers of his generation.
ARtmemes
Can humor, memes, and 19th-century art coexist? Look for the marked artworks you can transform into memes using augmented reality (AR). Choose your favorites and share them!
WINE | Pócz Pincészet
Pócz József began building his ten-hectare Balatonlelle estate in 1991. Today, the estate includes not only vineyards and winemaking facilities but also guest accommodations. Thanks to the local climate and the nearly constant temperature of the soil, the wines can retain their quality for many years. The winery was built into the hillside in a way that preserves ecological balance and remains in harmony with the environment. Their winemaking philosophy focuses on preserving the rich flavors, aromas, and fruitiness of the grapes.
TEAHOUSE | Big Ben Teaház
On December 3, Big Ben Teaház will provide fine teas for art lovers. Craving a classic fruit tea or something more unusual? Browse and choose your favorite!
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We reserve the right to make changes to the program.
PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
The event can be visited with a valid Múzeum+ ticket.
Tickets may also be purchased at our on-site ticket offices.
Photography and audio recording may take place during the event. These recordings may be used by the Gallery on its platforms, publications, and promotional materials. Visitors may not make any claims against the Gallery, the creators of the recordings, or their legitimate users in connection with this.
VENUE: Budavári Palota, Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Ticket prices:
FULL PRICE: 6800 Ft
DISCOUNTED*: 3800 Ft
(For visitors who are entitled to at least a 50% discount during regular opening hours, as well as members of the Pártoló Baráti Kör.)
* Eligible for discounted tickets: those who may visit temporary exhibitions free of charge or with at least a 50% discount; members of the Baráti Kör Pártoló; or holders of the MNG Permanent Pass.
During Múzeum+ events, regular opening-hour discounts do not apply. Free admission cannot be claimed—except for Baráti Kör Mecénás members, who may attend Múzeum+ events for free in 2025 with prior registration through the Baráti Kör.
In 2025, the collaborating partner of the MÚZEUM+ program is Yettel.
The event is supported by the co-financing of the European Union as well as the EHL Bureau and the Liszt Academy – European Heritage Site.
Location
Hungarian National Gallery
The Hungarian National Gallery is the largest public collection documenting and presenting fine art in Hungary. The permanent exhibitions of the museum, located in the Buda Castle Palace complex, showcase the most important works of Hungarian art, including masterpieces by Master MS, Pál Szinyei Merse, Mihály Munkácsy, József Rippl-Rónai and Dóra Maurer.
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