István Orosz

graphic artist, film director
Kecskemét, 24 October 1951
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
One of our “graphic magicians”, our “graphic philosophers”, István Orosz is a many-sided, many-voiced artist who resembles no one else – unless, perhaps, he evokes in us the
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2026governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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2018governmental award

Artist of the Nation

The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.

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2011governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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2005governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Republic of Hungary

State award for artists who have long created outstanding artistic achievements in Hungarian national culture and in the fields of theatre, music, dance, circus arts, film, fine arts, photography, and applied arts, and who have already received an art award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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1993governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award

Hungarian state award granted in recognition of outstanding achievements in visual arts.

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1991governmental award

Balázs Béla Award

The highest state professional award that can be granted by the Minister responsible for culture to filmmakers and television creators.

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1984governmental award

Badge of Honour for Socialist Culture

Awarded by the Minister of Culture to individuals who achieved above-average results in developing modern cultural literacy, socialist awareness, and artistic taste among the population.

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