István Vidák

folk artist

Budapest, 11 September 1947

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2014–)

István Vidák, felt artist, ethnographic collector and educator, Master of Folk Art, was born in Budapest on 11 September 1947. At an early age, his affinity for the arts and his desire to

Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to folk artists, in recognition of specific works or their entire oeuvre, who have achieved outstanding results in developing folk art over an extended period.

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1974governmental award

Young Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to young (15-35 years old) creators and performing artists who have achieved outstanding individual accomplishments in specific branches of folk art.

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