William Blake embodies the myth of the solitary Romantic genius who never received his due in his lifetime. Living in London and working as an engraver, he labored late into the night to invent new printing and painting techniques. He saw himself as a prophet, building a bridge between the spiritual and the tangible through art and poetry. His works draw on radical politics, deep religious faith, and personal struggle, channeling visions that still feel urgent.
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, up close
On December 13–14, December 20–21, and December 27–28, 2025, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest invites you to plunge into Blake and English Romantic painting—an oneiric trip loaded with visions and mythical creatures, paired with the era’s visual and literary masterpieces. Join a guided tour and delve into the world of British Romanticism. Program fee: $4.10 per person, plus a valid exhibition ticket. Maximum group size: 18 people. Duration: 60 minutes. Arrive at least 20 minutes early. Tours use tour-guide devices; pick up your receiver and headphones in the Marble Hall. Headphones are disinfected after each use; bring your own earphones if you prefer and notify staff.
Unconventional guided tour: personal takes on Blake
December 19, 2025, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Special guests—critics, writers, artists, and aestheticians—share personal connections to Blake’s world, opening fresh angles and stories that animate the dreamlike British Romantic canon. Beyond individual reflections, visitors trace Blake’s impact today. Dates: December 19: Márió Z. Nemes, aesthetician. January 7, 2026: Anita Moskát, writer. Full-price ticket: $21.30. Discount ticket: $12.30 for visitors eligible for at least a 50% exhibition discount. Arrive at least 20 minutes early at the Museum of Fine Arts.
When and where
Budapest dates:
– December 19, 2025
– December 20–21, 2025
– December 27–28, 2025
– January 7, 2026
