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Janko Alexy

1894-01-25 – 1970-09-22

Portrait of Janko Alexy
Janko Alexy (1894–1970)Credit: Slovenské kníhkupectvo, Praha

Life & Legacy

Janko Alexy (25 January 1894 in Liptovský Mikuláš – 22 September 1970 in Bratislava) was a famous painter, writer, and publicist of Slovak origin. He is generally recognized (together with Martin Benka and Ľudovít Fulla) as one of key personalities in the beginning of Modern Slovak Art.

Occupation & Career

writer, painter, pedagogue, artist

Education

Academy of Fine Arts, Prague

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Národní umělec; Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia; Bratislava Castle; Church of Stephen I of Hungary

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia · Národní umělec

Notable Work

Bratislava Castle · Church of Stephen I of Hungary

Education & Institutions

Academy of Fine Arts, Prague

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1682808 — wikidata View source

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