The second largest gallery in Slovakia features permanent exhibitions of works by P.M. Bohúň, gothic, barroque works, as well as pieces of art from the 19th and 20th centuries, also with short-term exhibitions taking place on a regular basis. The building of the Gallery was originally the seat of an Evangelical (Lutheran) folk school. The building now bears the name of Peter Michal Bohúň who worked as a teacher in this school. He was one of the finest artists of the 19th century focusing mainly on portrait paintings and the author of many altar pictures. The Gallery features around 5,000 plastic and graphic works, photographs, drawings and paintings. This collection is presented in four permanent exhibitions. In addition, the Gallery has two showrooms that usually feature temporary exhibitions, concerts, etc. The Large Showroom in the Gallery of P.M. Bohúň is the largest showroom area of its kind in Slovakia. The Gallery is also the seat of the House of Photography.
Stars of the Gallery
Liptov P.M. Bohúň Gallery has launched a new long-term educational project entitled Stars of the Gallery. Its aim is to open up cultural heritage to a wide audience in a playful, accessible way. The project offers a rich programme of educational activities for children, students, and adults alike. At its heart are the “stars” – six carefully selected works from the permanent exhibitions of Liptov P.M. Bohúň Gallery. Chosen by the gallery’s in-house curators as the most significant or most impressive pieces in the collection, these works also trace the development of fine art in Slovakia.
The project is built around two main strands. Younger visitors can use standalone workbooks that encourage active, hands-on discovery of the artworks. Students and adults can explore an online platform accessed via a QR code directly in the exhibition, offering extended information and video content for each work. All activities are designed to be completed independently, with no need to book a session with a gallery educator.
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