Lajos Szalay

graphic artist and painter

Strážske, 26 February 1909 – Miskolc, 1 April 1995

Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts

Although Lajos Szalay was still unable to speak at the age of three, he was already trying to communicate through drawing. He was a frail, solitary child who read a great deal. His

Kossuth Prize

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

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1989

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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1980

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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