Dive into the shimmering world of Zsolnay ceramics this March in Budapest, where free guided tours reveal the secrets of Hungary’s Art Nouveau heyday. At the Virág Judit Gallery’s expanded 13,455-square-foot space, visitors can explore a singular collection that’s been nearly three decades in the making—and is finally on full public view at 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa St. (Falk Miksa u. 30), in the 5th District’s Belváros-Lipótváros.
The Tours
Art historian István Törő leads intimate, story-rich walkthroughs of Secessionist Zsolnay Masterpieces — The Collection of Judit Virág and István Törő, unpacking the factory’s golden era and what makes these lustrous, eosin-glazed works so magnetic. Dates and times:
– Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m.
– Saturday, March 7 at 12 p.m.
– Tuesday, March 10 at 4 p.m.
– Friday, March 13 at 4 p.m.
– Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m.
What to Expect
From kiln-side innovations to turn-of-the-century design bravado, Törő’s tours weave technical genius with collector lore. Expect behind-the-scenes anecdotes, curatorial insights, and the thrill of seeing rare Zsolnay pieces up close—tiles, vases, and sculptural forms that defined a movement and put Pécs-made ceramics on Europe’s cultural map.
Good to Know
Admission to the guided tours is free. The organizers—Dr. Judit Virág and Anna Kelen—reserve the right to change the schedule or program. Arrive early to secure a spot and savor the expanded galleries at 30 Falk Miksa St. (Falk Miksa u. 30), where the city’s art pulse meets Zsolnay’s iridescent past.
