Artistic Beginnings and Education
Peter Bartoš is a Slovak conceptual artist born in Prague, Czech Republic. His formal training began at a secondary school of applied arts in Bratislava, where he studied in the graphics department. He continued his education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava, studying in the painting studio under professors Ján Želibský and Peter Matejka. Following this, he pursued postgraduate studies from 1966 to 1969 under doc. Ján Matejka.
Since 1967, Bartoš has exhibited both individually and in group settings, both domestically and abroad. During the late 1960s and 1970s, he was involved in organizing various activities for the alternative visual scene in Slovakia. His work has since been presented in international contexts through exhibitions of conceptual and action art.
Exhibitions and Selected Works
Bartoš has participated in numerous exhibitions across various locations, including Prague, Bratislava, Nitra, Trnava, Košice, and Berlin. His international presence includes exhibitions in Rome, Lausanne, Essen, and New York City, as well as appearances in Washington D.C., Vienna, and Moscow. His work has been featured in various collections and exhibitions, such as those at the Slovak National Gallery and the Queens Museum of Art.
His body of work includes various media and techniques. Notable pieces include:
Questions & Answers
What colors did Peter Bartoš use most often?
The Palette Genome of Peter Bartoš is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Where is Peter Bartoš from?
Peter Bartoš was born in Czech Republic.
Can I browse Peter Bartoš's works by color palette?
Peter Bartoš's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
How can I see every artwork made by Peter Bartoš?
Every work by Peter Bartoš on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
