Articulating Identity through the Technological Rearticulation of Space: The Hungarian Millennial Exhibition as World’s Fair and the Disordering of Fin-de-Siecle Budapest

The Hungarian Millennial Exhibition of 1896 served as a pivotal event in shaping Budapest's identity and urban development, acting as both a real and symbolic world's fair. This exhibition accelerated modern urban expansion, redefining Hungary's imperial partnership with Austria through multisensory experiences that engaged international and regional audiences. The project led to significant architectural developments, including the refinement of Andrássy Avenue, the construction of the Hungarian Parliament building, and the introduction of Budapest's underground subway. These interconnected building projects transformed the cityscape, reflecting broader cultural and political aspirations while disordering the social fabric of fin-de-siècle Budapest.

Barenscott, D. (2010). Articulating Identity through the Technological Rearticulation of Space: The Hungarian Millennial Exhibition as World’s Fair and the Disordering of Fin-de-Siecle Budapest. Slavic Review, 69(3), 571–590. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0037677900012158