Exhibitions

The Rest is (Art) History. A Selection of the Best-Known Works from the Collection of the Ludwig Museum 14. February, 2025 – 29. June

Parallel to the FAQ museum education methodology exhibition, a selection of the museum’s best-known artworks will be on display in the rear exhibition rooms on the third floor, covering approximately 400 m². Spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, this collection offers an art historical overview of Peter and Irene Ludwig’s acquisitions. The exhibition features paintings by Pablo Picasso, key figures of American and European Pop Art, prominent representatives of Photo- and Hyperrealism, as well as a selection from the "Neue Wilde" (New Wild) painting and sculpture movement of the 1980s.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) methodological exhibition from the Ludwig Museum’s collection to facilitate the reception of contemporary art 14. February, 2025 – 29. June

What does it mean... what can I do if... where does it arrive... how much does it cost... how can I pay... when can I collect it...? We could go on and on with the list of frequently asked questions about the difficulties of daily life.  The exhibition focuses on questions as well as techniques of asking questions related to contemporary art, with particular emphasis on the practice of asking questions as a tool of pedagogy and art education. 

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What we believe in – Esterházy Art Award 2025 6. June, 2025 – 14. September

Established in 2009, the Esterházy Art Award aims to support young, talented Hungarian artists and to promote international dialogue. The competition is open to entries in the field of painting and painting-related techniques, as well as to space installations using these techniques. The prizes, each worth €5,000, are awarded every two years to a minimum of two and a maximum of three Hungarian artists under 45 years of age by an independent, international jury of experts.

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Golden Repair 10. October, 2025 – 22. February, 2026

The exhibition Golden Repair is a continuation of a long-term curatorial venture that began in 2023 with the exhibition Handle with Care. It explores the themes of healing and repair in a broad sense, including social, natural, ecological, physical and psychological processes.    

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