Péter Horváth

photographer

Kiskunfélegyháza, 29 June 1945

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2015–2019)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2019–)

Whether they admit it or not, people generally prefer those who are one-dimensional and easy to pigeonhole – including artists. In the life of the photographer in question, nothing turned out the way it was supposed to. As an amateur from Baja, he aspired to national recognition, and indeed made it to Budapest – widely regarded at the time as ‘America’ by young photographers with ambitions.

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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1983

governmental 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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1965

governmental award

Medal of Merit for Flood Protection

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