Andrej Dúbravský (born 30 July 1987) is a Slovak painter.
Andrej Dúbravský | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1987 |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava |
| Partner | Peter Bebjak |
| Website | andrejdubravsky |
Biography edit
Andrej Dúbravský was born on 30 July 1987 in Nové Zámky.[1] As a child he wanted to be a scientist, but eventually decided to pursue art. He studied sculpture at the School of Applied Arts in Bratislava and later painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava.[2]
Following graduation, Dúbravský gained notability by organizing art exhibitions at unusual places such as a butcher's shop or abandoned construction sites.[4] In 2011 and 2012, he was among the winners of the young artist competition organized by the foundation of the Všeobecná úverová banka.[1] Dúbravský's art has been exhibited in Germany, Czechia, New York and at various venues in his native Slovakia, including the Slovak National Gallery.[5]
In December 2023, the Minister of Culture of Slovakia Martina Šimkovičová criticized an exhibition of Dúbravský's paintings hold at the art gallery of the Radio and Television of Slovakia due to alleged obscenity and promotion of LGBT lifestyle. Her statement was widely condemned by the art community in Slovakia.[6][7][8]
Personal life edit
Dúbravský came out as gay at the age of 16.[9] Since 2011, he has been in a relationship with the movie director and actor Peter Bebjak.[10]
He resides in the village of Rastislavice and in New York City.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b "abART person". cs.isabart.org. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Čerstvé ovocie: Andrej Dúbravský". rtvs.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Golden Sands / Jiri Svestka Gallery / Berlin 2012". Andrej Dúbravský. 2019-03-31.
- ^ "Čerstvé ovocie: Andrej Dúbravský". rtvs.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Andrej Dúbravský". Meer. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Ministerku Šimkovičovú pobúril obraz svetového maliara Dúbravského, spustila tým preňho masívnu podporu". plus.noviny.sk (in Slovak). 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Šimkovičovej sa nepáči obraz bozkávajúcich sa mužov na pôde RTVS. Maliara Dúbravského sa zastali politici aj aktivisti". ta3. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Culture minister outraged by a painting depicting queer love". spectator.sme.sk. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Andrej Dúbravský: Keď ľudia vedia, že obraz namaľoval gej, pozerajú sa naň inak" (in Slovak). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Malinda, Jan (2022-07-25). "Zamiloval se a pozval mě na premiéru, vzpomíná partner režiséra Bebjaka". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Andrej Dúbravský — Dittrich & Schlechtriem". dittrich-schlechtriem.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
External links edit
- Paintings by Dúbravský on the web of the Slovak National Gallery