Martin Benka
Martin Benka (born September 21, 1888 in Kostolište ; † June 28, 1971 in Malacky ) was a Slovakian expressionist artist .
Benka is considered to be one of the founders of modern Slovak painting. He received his artistic training in Hodonín and Prague , where he worked as a freelance artist from 1913 to 1939. In 1939 he returned to Slovakia and ran an art school in Martin . Benka was a member of the Slovak National Council.
Benka worked as a painter, graphic artist and illustrator. He also made instrument studies and numerous postage stamp designs. His former home in Martin now houses the Martin Benka Museum.
Web links
- Literature by and about Martin Benka in the catalog of the German National Library
- Martin Benka Museum
- Postage stamps from Martin Benka
- Martin Benka's grave
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| SURNAME | Benka, Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Slovak expressionist artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 21, 1888 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kostolište |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 28, 1971 |
| Place of death | Malacky |