Péter Földi

painter

Somoskőújfalu, 11 August 1949

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

Alongside the contemporary groupings and associations of modern Hungarian fine art – beyond the communities linked by stylistic movements, artistic aspirations, or the unifying forces of schools – there are those artists who work in solitude, whose oeuvre can be defined as “individualistic” or “unclassifiable.”

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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2007

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2001

governmental 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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1993

governmental award

Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

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1987

governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award

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

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1977

governmental award

Pedagogical and Fine Arts Award of the Ministry of Culture

Award of the Ministry of Culture

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