Tihanyi Lajos Retrospective at the Hungarian National Gallery
Introduction to the Exhibition
From November 21, 2025, to February 15, 2026, Budapest’s Hungarian National Gallery hosts a major retrospective of Tihanyi Lajos, one of Hungary’s most innovative painters. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of his birth and the return of his artistic legacy to Hungary, this exhibition offers visitors nearly 200 artworks, including paintings, graphics, photographs, and personal items.
The Artist’s Life and Legacy
Tihanyi Lajos overcame significant personal challenges, including losing his hearing at age eleven, to develop a distinctive artistic voice that merged Hungarian expressionism with avant-garde trends. After emigrating in 1919, he lived and worked across Europe and the United States, forming close connections with prominent intellectuals and artists, before settling in Paris until his death.
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Highlights and Artistic Phases
Explore Tihanyi’s early landscapes and still lifes from Nagybánya and Budapest, his portraits and experimental works in Vienna and Berlin influenced by cubism and expressionism, and his final abstract, colorful pieces from his Paris years. The exhibition also features portraits of Hungarian and international cultural figures, alongside archival photos illustrating his life and work.
Visitor Information
The retrospective is located on the ground floor’s temporary exhibition space at the Hungarian National Gallery. Tickets are available online and on-site. This exhibition is a must-see for art lovers, offering an intimate look at a pioneering figure in Hungarian modern art through a captivating and comprehensive presentation.
Why Visit?
Whether you’re a devoted art aficionado or a curious traveler, this exhibition provides a rich journey through the evolution of twentieth-century art and offers a deep appreciation of Tihanyi’s creative resilience and lasting impact on Hungarian culture.
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