CZ • 1926-1974

Mikuláš Medek was a Czech painter and sculptor. Born on November 3, 1926, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and died on March 23, 1974, Medek was one of the significant representatives of Czech Surrealism. His works were characterized by introspective and symbolic depictions of the human experience. Medek employed a variety of techniques and materials, including oil painting, watercolors, and sculptures. His works often addressed existential themes, dreams, and the unconscious. Mikuláš Medek had a significant impact on the Czech art scene of the 20th century.