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Valéria Sóváradi is a Hungarian painter renowned for her evocative works that often explore themes of light and atmosphere. Her painting Pier exemplifies her ability to capture serene and contemplative scenes. In 2024, a book showcasing her artistic journey and works was launched at FUGA, highlighting her significant contributions to contemporary Hungarian art. Sóváradi’s exhibitions, such as the FÉNYINFÓ showcase at Kultúrkúria, demonstrate her ongoing exploration of light and its nuances in her art. She was also awarded the prestigious Munkácsy Award for best graphic, further cementing her influence in the Hungarian art scene.
photo by Anna Fabricius
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Academic studies
1978 – Hungarian Academy of Crafts and Design
200 – 2010 – Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest / teacher
Solo and duo exhibitions (selected)
2024
– 1285,3 km² with Anna Fabricius – Hegyvidék Galéria / Budapest
2023
– Fényhajtogatás / Light folding – TOBE Project @ TOBE Cabinet / Budapest
2019
– Solo with Anna Fabricius – Vizívárosi Galéria / Budapest
2018
– Fényinfó – Klebelsberg Kultúrkúria / Budapest
2014
– Solo – Vizívárosi Galéria / Budapest
2012
– Drawings – Betonút Galéria / Budapest
2011
– Solo – Kondor Béla Galéria | University of Fine Arts / Budapest
2010
– Fényszennyezés / Light pollution – Budapest Galéria / Budapest
2008
– Magánterek, közterek / Private spaces, public spaces – Klebelsberg Kulturkúria / Budapest
– Magánterek, közterek / Private spaces, public spaces – Volksbank Gallery / Budapest
2006
– Solo – Jiri Trnka Gallery / Pilzen
– Solo – Hungarian Cultural Institute / Prague
2005
– Neon – Fészek Galéria / Budapest
2004
– Solo – Hungarian Cultural Institute / Sofia
2003
– Staffage (blue-white-red) – French Institute / Budapest
2000
– Forum Mediterráneum – Vizivárosi Galéria / Budapest
1997
– Solo – Hungarian Cultural Institute / Helsinki
– Ca’ d’ Oro with Gábor Záborszky – Fészek Galéria / Budapest
1989
– Solo with Zoltán Lévai – Józsefvárosi Galéria / Budapest
Group exhibitions
2025
– FCKN LOVE III. – TOBE Gallery / Budapest
2024
– JUST TO BE by TOBE – Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center / Sofia
Presence in art fairs
2025
– Art & Antique Budapest – TOBE Gallery | TOBE Project / Budapest
2024
– Budapest Contemporary – TOBE Gallery | TOBE Project / Budapest
2023
– Budapest Contemporary – TOBE Gallery | TOBE Project / Budapest
Awards, scholarships, residencies
2023
– Hydrographic Map – Danube Museum and Várfok Gallery – third prize / Budapest
2011
– Mihály Munkácsy Award – Best Graphic work of 2010 / Budapest
2010
– International Biennial of Drawing – Honorary Certificate of the Highest Quality, shortlist / Pilsen
2008
– Ars Pannonica Art Biennial – third prize / Szombathely
2006
– Graphic Biennial of Miskolc – Award of the Ministry of National Cultural Heritage / Miskolc
– International Biennial of Drawing – Honorary Certificate of the Highest Quality, shortlist / Pilsen
– National Color Print Graphic Triennial – Award of the Hungarian Graphic Artists Association / Szekszárd
2004
– International Biennial of Drawing – Grand Price / Pilsen
– Graphic Biennial of Miskolc – Award of the Hungarian Graphic Artists Association / Miskolc
2001
– Cité Internationale des Arts Paris and Budapest Gallery joint scholarship / Paris
1999
– International Textil Symposium and Workshop / Graz
1996
– Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Rome / Rome
1995
– Scholarship of the city of Le Saix Provance / Le Saix
1994
– International Miniature Textile Biennale – UNESCO Award / Szombathely
1992
– Scholarchip of the Frauen Museum / Bonn
1990
– Wall and Space Textile Biennial – Grand Prize / Szombathely
Works in collections (selected)
Frauen Museum – Insitutional collection / Bonn, Germany
Szent István Király Museum – Insitutional collection / Székesfehérvár
Visual Studies Workshop / Rochester, USA
Miskolci Galéria / Miskolc
Contemporary Hungarian Gallery / Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
Petőfi Literary Museum – Institutional collection / Budapest
Museum of Contemporary Graphic Art – Institutional collection / Cairo, Egypt
Hungarian National Gallery – Institutional collection / Budapest
Hungarian University of Fine Arts – Graphic Art Collection / Budapest
Graphic Art Center / Ljubjana, Slovenia
Publications
2024
– SÓVÁRADI VALÉRIA – Published by Limanova | Texts by Emese Révész, Tibor Werner and László Henrik | Design by Endre Koronczi | Printed by EPC Nyomda (HU) | ISBN 978-615-01-9400-4
available artworks
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Sketchs 08, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Refraction I, 2022 | 50×50 cm | oil on canvas
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Refraction II, 2022 | 50×50 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 06, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 03, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 05, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 07, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 09, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 04, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 13, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 12, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
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Sketchs 11, 2023 | 20×20 cm | oil on canvas
