1930 - 2019

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  • Lifespan: 89 years
  • Born: 1930, Muráň, Slovakia
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Died: 2019
  • Top-ranked work: Before the Storm
  • Art period: Modern

The Life and Artistic Journey of Jozef Beňo

Jozef Beňo was a Slovak academic painter born in Muráň, Slovakia. He completed his secondary education at the Gymnasium in Revúca in 1950 before pursuing higher studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava. During his time at the academy, he studied landscape painting under professors Bedřich Hoffstädter and Dezider Milly, and also completed a year of study at the painting department in 1956. His professional path saw him living and working in Muráň in 1957 before returning to Bratislava in 1959. He remained active in the art scene, participating in various exhibitions and being a member of the art group Kontinuita, which he joined in 1967.

Artistic Contributions and Recognition

The work of Jozef Beňo is characterized by a deep connection to his native landscape and the symbolism of nature. His paintings are noted for their lyricism, utilizing linearity and a cultivated use of color to create a modern visual expression. His artistic output spans both free-standing works and monumental pieces. Notable architectural contributions include:

His pieces are represented in various gallery collections and among private collectors. Throughout his career, he received several honors, including the San Crispino International Art Prize in Italy and the Identity Code of Slovakia award.

Vraag en antwoord

In welke perioden is de carrière van Jozef Beňo onderverdeeld?

De carrière van Jozef Beňo ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.

In welke stad en welk land is Jozef Beňo geboren?

Jozef Beňo werd geboren in Muráň, in Slovakia.

In welke historische periode werkte Jozef Beňo?

Jozef Beňo werkte in de Modern-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Kan ik de werken van Jozef Beňo bekijken op basis van kleurenpalet?

Om werken van Jozef Beňo in een specifiek kleurenpalet te vinden, kunt u de Op kleurpalet pagina van de kunstenaar gebruiken.

Korte quiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Jozef Beňo born?
Vraag 2:
At which institution did Jozef Beňo study landscape painting?
Vraag 3:
Which art group did Jozef Beňo join in 1967?
Vraag 4:
In which year did Jozef Beňo have his first successful solo exhibition in Bratislava?
Vraag 5:
Where did Jozef Beňo die in 2019?