György Szemadám

painter, writer
Budapest, 25 October 1947
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
The beginnings of György Szemadám’s art of painting were profoundly influenced by the consistent, uncompromising human and artistic attitude of Erzsébet Vaszkó (1902–1986),
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2021governmental 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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2015governmental award

Meritorious Artist of Hungary

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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2001governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award

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

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1997governmental award

Knight'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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1993governmental award

Award of Excellence of the Ministry of Culture and Public Education

Ministry of Culture and Public Education Excellence Award

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