Andrej Dúbravský Explained

Birth Date:30 July 1987
Alma Mater:Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava
Partner:Peter Bebjak
Birth Place:Nové Zámky, Czechoslovakia

Andrej Dúbravský (born 30 July 1987) is a Slovak painter.

Biography

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.[3] In 2011 and 2012, he was among the winners of the young artist competition organized by the foundation of the Všeobecná úverová banka. Dúbravský's art has been exhibited in Germany, Czechia, New York and at various venues in his native Slovakia, including the Slovak National Gallery.[4]

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.[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

Dúbravský came out as gay at the age of 16.[8] Since 2011, he has been in a relationship with the movie director and actor Peter Bebjak.[9]

He resides in the village of Rastislavice and in New York City.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: abART person . 2024-03-11 . cs.isabart.org.
  2. Web site: Čerstvé ovocie: Andrej Dúbravský . 2024-03-11 . rtvs.sk . sk.
  3. Web site: Čerstvé ovocie: Andrej Dúbravský . 2024-03-11 . rtvs.sk . sk.
  4. Web site: 2018-02-26 . Andrej Dúbravský . 2024-04-05 . Meer.
  5. Web site: 2023-11-30 . Ministerku Šimkovičovú pobúril obraz svetového maliara Dúbravského, spustila tým preňho masívnu podporu . 2024-03-11 . plus.noviny.sk . sk.
  6. Web site: 2023-11-30 . Šimkovičovej sa nepáči obraz bozkávajúcich sa mužov na pôde RTVS. Maliara Dúbravského sa zastali politici aj aktivisti . 2024-03-11 . ta3.
  7. Web site: 2023-11-30 . Culture minister outraged by a painting depicting queer love . 2024-03-11 . spectator.sme.sk.
  8. Web site: Andrej Dúbravský: Keď ľudia vedia, že obraz namaľoval gej, pozerajú sa naň inak . 2024-03-11 . sk-SK.
  9. Web site: Malinda . Jan . 2022-07-25 . Zamiloval se a pozval mě na premiéru, vzpomíná partner režiséra Bebjaka . 2024-04-05 . iDNES.cz . cs.
  10. Web site: Andrej Dúbravský — Dittrich & Schlechtriem . 2024-03-11 . dittrich-schlechtriem.com.