József Somogyi

sculptor
Hirm, 9 June 1916 – Budapest, 3 January 1993
Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts
József Somogyi was an indispensable figure in the fine arts of the decades following the Second World War. His public sculptures, constructive in conception yet radiating expressive
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1986
governmental award

Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary

High-ranking state award for contributions in the struggle for peace or the building of the country, as well as for promoting cooperation and friendly relations between Hungary and foreign states, and for efforts in consolidating international peace and friendship, awarded in several grades. Discontinued in 1991.

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1977
governmental award

Award of Excellence of the Ministry of Culture

Excellence Award of the Ministry of Culture

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1976
governmental award

Order of Merit for Work, Gold Class

High-ranking Hungarian state award during the years of state socialism, with multiple grades, recognizing outstanding work in various areas of society.

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1970
governmental award

Outstanding Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

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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1969
governmental award

Award of Excellence of the Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education and Culture Merit Award

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1966
governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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1956
governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award

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

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1954
governmental award

Kossuth Prize, Bronze Class

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

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