Gábor Karátson

writer, painter

Budapest, 21 May 1935 – Budapest, 23 July 2015

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–2015)

Gábor Karátson – painter, writer, teacher, environmental activist, and philosopher, a man who read Chinese literature in the original, a kind of ‘Hungarian Mandarin’. His versatility and art historical erudition were reflected in his artistic work as well, yet his remarkable oeuvre is difficult to situate within the currents of our time.

Kossuth Prize

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

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2005

governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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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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1995

governmental award

Commander'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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