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Budapest, the artistic heaven of Hungary
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Theculturetrip.com reports that Budapest is the city where the diverse artistic style of Hungary is the most palpable and the varied artistic palette of the country can be witnessed. From the paintings decorating the old buildings to the sculptures displayed in museums, you can find everything needed. Furthermore, you will also be amazed by the innumerable cultural opportunities present in the capital. Let’s check out some of these places to visit in Budapest.
1. The Hungarian National Gallery
The museum, located in the Buda Castle, presents the historical progress of Hungarian art. Here, you can find documents from the 11th century onwards including Medieval and Renaissance pieces as well, but the collection would not be complete without the present day pieces made by well-known Hungarian artists, like Károly Ferenczy and József Rippl-Rónai. All sorts of different genres are present in the gallery from Baroque to Realism. If you are interested in the history and in the development of Hungarian art, this is a must place to visit.
The National Gallery inside the Buda Castle2. The street art of Budapest
Street art is becoming more and more widespread in Budapest, as there are great initiatives that change the image of the capital and transform the old and dilapidated buildings into pieces of art.
Neopaint Works, the collaboration of a number of street and graffiti artists, has made some extremely great murals in District 7, while another initiative, operating since 2008, called Színes Város (Colorful City) was created with the purpose of popularising street art and making it more accessible to everyone.
A good idea might be to take a walk in the Jewish district that is decorated with some stunning paintings, or to visit the capital during the Színes Város festival in September, where you can witness how artists work on the paintings.
3. Várfok Gallery
Initially, this gallery was a private institution established shortly after the fall of the Communist regime in 1989. Its major aim is to support contemporary Hungarian art, but it also provides assistance to aspiring artists. A great advantage of the gallery is that the entrance is free. It is highly recommended to visit for its outstanding collection and for its status of being one of the 1st Hungarian galleries that promoted contemporary works right after the collapse of the regime.
Várfok Galéria facebook4. Müpa (Palace of Arts) Budapest
When it comes to art, it is not only paintings and statues that come to one’s mind, but cultural events, as well. The Müpa established in 2006 gives home to cultural events like musical performances, contemporary circus and dance shows.
