Krisztina Kókay

graphic artist, textile artist

Esztergom, 23 May 1943

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–)

Krisztina Kókay was born in Esztergom, and this fact largely determined her sensitivity to the arts. Even in the most difficult times, she was surrounded by the love and security of a large, close-knit family. Thus, it happened that her artistic talent and excellent sense of colour, which manifested at a very early age, were nurtured: she was given drawing tools, and her wishes came true – after working with pastels and watercolour,

Ministerial Certificate of Recognition (Ministry of Culture and Innovation)

Ministerial Certificate of Recognition

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2025

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2018

governmental award

One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.

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2007

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

Ferenczy Noémi Award

A state decoration awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements in applied arts and industrial design.

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1984

governmental award

Award of Excellence of the Ministry of Culture

Excellence Award of the Ministry of Culture

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