This approximately 250-page exhibition catalogue presents a selection of more than 150 artworks from the collection of the Municipal Gallery, spanning from the birth of Hungarian modernism to the present day. Through the analysis of these works, it offers a comprehensive overview of the history of Hungarian art from the late nineteenth century to contemporary practice. The volume also includes essays and interviews that introduce readers to over half a century of collecting, its key figures, and the evolving museum concepts of the second half of the twentieth century and today.

Editors: Mária Árvai, Anikó B. Nagy, Enikő Róka, Lívia Páldi, Eszter Molnárné Aczél

The publication is available free of charge in PDF format at the following link:

The creative museum education booklet “I’m dreaming of coloured inks” is connected to the temporary exhibition The Gallery of the Capital – Works and Stories, on view at the Budapest History Museum – Castle Museum until 2 February 2025.

The sketchbook, designed for two age groups (ages 3–14 and 14+), can be used both as a playful exhibition guide and as an engaging activity book at home — whether for individual exploration or shared discovery with family. Through themes of color, line, form, material, and artistic technique, and with the help of thought-provoking questions, the publication introduces readers to the world of fine art via works by modern Hungarian artists.

The booklet is available for purchase at the Kiscelli Museum and the Castle Museum shops.