Martin Benka

Martin Benka ( born September 21, 1888 in Kostolište, † June 28, 1971 in Malacky ) was a Slovak artists of Expressionism.

Benka is considered a founder of modern Slovak painting. He received his artistic training in Hodonín and in Prague, where he worked as a freelance artist from 1913 to 1939. In 1939 he returned to Slovakia and headed in Martin an art school. Benka was a member of the Slovak National Council.

Benka worked as a painter, graphic artist and illustrator. Besides originate instrument studies and numerous stamp designs from him. His former home in Martin houses the Martin Benka Museum.