Látkép (Panorama) Art History Festival

The Institute of Art History of the Faculty of Humanities at Eötvös Loránd University organized the Látkép (Panorama) Art History Festival for the second time between 25–27 September 2025 in Budapest, at the Research Centre for the Humanities. The guiding principle of the event remained unchanged: to present the ever-expanding and enriching world of art history in a kaleidoscopic way.

With the 2025 festival, we set out to achieve new goals – this time, stepping onto the international stage! In four English-language sections, invited speakers shared their new perspectives, while with the more active involvement of partner institutions and an expanded range of programs, we aimed to reach a broader audience.

At the heart and soul of the festival remained the large-scale conference, featuring presentations organized around more than twenty themes, reflecting the diversity and methodological richness of current art historical research. Among these topics, Central European phenomena received special emphasis, while the focus continued to rest on the exploration of art historical periods, issues, and the discipline itself in a global perspective.

Our interdisciplinary sections aimed to foster meaningful dialogue between art history and related fields. Moreover, we sought to rethink together the position and role of art historians within today’s scientific ecosystem.

But that’s not all! Látkép (Panorama) 2025 was open not only to the academic community but also to the wider public. Beyond the framework of a traditional conference, professional workshops, engaging discussions, exhibition openings, and other creative programs contributed to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. The event series offered opportunities both for in-depth professional exchange and community building, while placing the latest questions of art history into an exciting international context.

Video by Nándor Fehér

More information: https://latkep2025.mi.abtk.hu/en