Ludwig Museum is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its foundation in 2019. The first public collection behind the former iron curtain, initiated by Peter and Irene Ludwig and founded in 1989, was the first contemporary museum in Hungary. During the last three decades, the museum hosted hundreds of exhibitions and more than a thousand programs, but the main target remained the same from the beginning: bringing contemporary art closer to the visitors and making it easier to understand in an exciting and new way.
On the occasion of the anniversary, there will be an extraordinary series of exhibitions and programs presenting the history, present and future of the museum. Four smaller in-line exhibitions will be displayed in two weeks terms, and film screenings, presentations, special concerts and exclusive programs will be presented as well.
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Ludwig30 microsite
More information about the exhibitions and programs of the Ludwig30 series of events can be found on the microsite.
Ludwig 30 – Always Contemporary Magazine
On the occasion of the Ludwig 30 series of exhibitions, and the 30th birthday of Ludwig Museum, a free magazine was created. The issue includes many articles about the museum of the future, about why we go to museums, as well as interviews with artists.
Read the bilingual magazine online!
János Brückner: Here and Now | Ludwig 30
This installation in the Ludwig Museum allows you to mark the passing moments with notches on the sheet fastened to the wall. The resulting work will be a specific impression of the visitors' activity.
Ludwig 30 - vote for your favourite artworks!
The closing exhibition is experimental in nature and responds primarily to developments in the two thousand years: collaborative and participatory artistic aspirations and the increased responsibility of museums. Visitors can choose from the collection the most interesting, most important, favorite works from the collection, so they can actively participate in shaping the museum’s activities.
Waste Land – Screening and discussion 29. March, 2019, 17:30–20:00
Screening of the British-Brazilian documentary, Waste Land, followed by a discussion with Gábor Martos art writer.
Art & Wine Lover's Club with the Vylyan Winery 26. March, 2019, 18:30–21:30
Guided walk and wine tasting in the Ludwig 30 exhibition featuring great wines of Vylyan winery.
Ticket price includes: Entrance ticket to the exhibition, participation on the guided walk, wine tasting, and raffle.
Movie screening and discussion: Places Faces 13. March, 2019, 18:00–21:00
Screening of the movie Places, Faces, followed by a discussion (in Hungarian).
Shirley: Visions of Reality – movie screening and meeting with the director 27. February, 2019, 18:00–20:00
After the screening a roundtable discussion will take place involving the audience, and the director and art director of the movie.
Changing Grey LIVE 16. February, 2019, 18:30–19:30
Live electronic concert by Balázs Zságer alias Zagar and András Genser
Exit Through the Gift Shop | Screening and Presentation 13. February, 2019, 18:00–20:00
Screening of the critically acclaimed movie Exith Through the Gift Shop and presentation of Nóra Balkányi journalist and communication specialist.
Exhibition Opening: Ludwig 30 – Always contemporary 5. February, 2019, 18:00–20:00
T he opening of Ludwig 30 – Always Contemporary the exhibition and programme series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the Ludwig Museum
