Miklós Jakobovits

visual artist, art writer

Cluj-Napoca, 9 August 1936 – Oradea, 17 December 2012

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–2012)

In the early phase of his career in Nagyvárad (Oradea), Jakobovits produced a large number of pen drawings, characterised primarily by surrealism and grotesque visions. His world of motifs is drawn from the life of the theatre and the circus: clowns, harlequins, and mannequins populate his sheets of paper. These figures can be traced back to his immediate theatrical experiences, to a world in which he had felt at home since childhood.

"Arshile Gorky" Medal

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2012

governmental award

Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2010

governmental award

Diploma of Excellence of the Cultural Ministry of Romania

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2003

governmental award

Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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2003

governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award

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

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1974

governmental award

"Cultural Merit" Order

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