Saint Stephen (Szent István in Hungarian) was Hungary's first king, who laid the foundation of the state by converting Hungarian people into Christianity. Each year, on the 20th of August, Hungarian people commemorate him, the Statefounder, with happy celebrations all over the country.
Categories: folk, exhibition Venue: Magyar Nemzeti Galéria Date: January 3. 2012 - August 26. 2012
The exhibition presents images from Hungarian history in special groups. The goal of the exhibition based on historic paintings and portraits is to line up the most excellent works mirrored by lines from the Anthem and the Appeal.
Categories: exhibition Venue: KOGART Ház Date: April 20. 2012 - August 20. 2012
The last exhibition of the oeuvre was held in 1973 in the Hungarian National Gallery. This new display selects from the holdings of museums, as well as foreign and Hungarian private collections, and promises a rediscovery of one of the finest Hungarian painters.
Categories: folk, exhibition Venue: Szépművészeti Múzeum Date: June 15. 2012 - September 16. 2012
Rich exhibition with unique drawings from the 16th century's Netherlands. This exhibition - with own and some borrowed sheets for the sake of completeness - is outstanding in providing a comprehensive picture of the great changes that took place in the Netherlands' drawing culure between 1500 and 1600.
The Museum Kiscell organizes the STREET-FASHION-MUSEUM - Street Fashion Then & Now exhibition, showcasing the last 100 years' street fashion with the support of the www.FashionDays.hu online fashion outlet.
Categories: exhibition, sport Venue: Magyar Nemzeti Galéria Date: July 19. 2012 - October 21. 2012
Organised jointly by the Hungarian National Gallery and the Hungarian Museum of Sports on the occasion of the 2012 London Olympics, this exhibition displays artworks and relics that help us understand the objectives and characteristics of various sports, including some that are not part of the Olympics.