László Péterfy

sculptor

Șilea Nirajului, 2 May 1936

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

Born in the Nyárád region of Transylvania into a family of Reformed pastors spanning several generations, László Péterfy’s artistic inclination emerged already in his childhood.

Kossuth Prize

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

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2000governmental 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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1991governmental award

"Tree of Life" Award

State award for those who contributed through their work to the management, preservation, and intergenerational transmission of folk art as public heritage.

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