György Szegő

architect, set designer, art writer
Budapest, 23 December 1947
Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–)
“Somewhere I once read – perhaps I even wrote it down already – that the Ancient Greek term architekton is a compound concept. Its prefix means ruler, its suffix means master
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2016
governmental award

Outstanding Artist of Hungary

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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2014
governmental award

Ybl Miklós Award

The most prestigious national professional award for architectural activity.

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2010
governmental award

Kós Károly Award

The award of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for outstanding and successful individual and group work in the field of settlement protection and beautification.

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2002
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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1995
governmental award

Jászai Mari Award

The highest Hungarian state recognition in dramatic arts.

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1984
governmental award

Badge of Honour for Socialist Culture

Awarded by the Minister of Culture to individuals who achieved above-average results in developing modern cultural literacy, socialist awareness, and artistic taste among the population.

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