A sweeping, nearly 200-piece survey dives into the vivid world of Lajos Tihanyi, a fearless force in Hungarian Expressionism and the avant‑garde. Paintings, graphics, and estate objects chart the journey of an artist who, after losing his hearing in childhood, forged a radical visual language of charged color and abstraction—without academic training. At 1014 Budapest, Szent György Square (Szent György tér) 2, the show spotlights his central role in The Eight (Nyolcak) group and his singular voice in 20th‑century painting.
Guided Tours: Dates, Access, Capacity
“Rebellious Forms, Bold Colors – The Art of Lajos Tihanyi” (Lázadó formák, merész színek – Tihanyi Lajos művészete) runs a series of guided tours starting Thursday, December 11, 2025, 16:00–17:00, marking the artist’s 140th birthday with his most important works and personal items. Tours require an exhibition ticket plus a guided tour ticket priced at $4.17 (1,500 HUF). Duration: 60 minutes. Max capacity: 17 people. Meeting point: information desk.
Further dates:
– Dec 21, 2025, 11:00–12:00
– Dec 27, 2025, 11:00–12:00
– Dec 30, 2025, 11:00–12:00
– Jan 09, 2026, 16:00–17:00
– Jan 11, 2026, 15:00–16:00
– Jan 17, 2026, 15:00–16:00
– Jan 23, 2026, 16:00–17:00
– Jan 29, 2026, 16:00–17:00
– Jan 31, 2026, 15:00–16:00
The Person Behind the Palette: Barki’s Special Tour
Friday, December 12, 2025, 16:00–17:00, art historian Gergely Barki leads “The Person Behind the Palette” (Az ember a paletta mögött) within the “Tihanyi 140” exhibition—an unconventional deep dive into Tihanyi’s character and craft. Despite hearing loss and speech challenges, he was sociable, with friends and enemies alike, yet lived largely alone, never forming a lasting partnership. His forthright, uncompromising nature mirrored his art. How did these bonds and battles shape the paintings? Barki connects the dots. Full ticket: $20.57 (7,400 HUF). Discounted: $11.68 (4,200 HUF). Max 17 attendees.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. The photo is under the copyright of the Museum of Fine Arts.
