Jozef Majkut: A Painter of the High Tatras Born in Betlanovce, Slovakia, on January 30th, 1909, Jozef Majkut’s life and artistic journey were inextricably linked to the majestic landscape of his homeland – specifically, the towering peaks and verdant valleys of the High Tatras mountains. His early years unfolded within the quiet confines of Spišská Nová Ves and Poprad, places that would profoundly shape his vision and ultimately become the subject of his most celebrated works. Majkut’s formal education began at the gymnasium in Spišská Nová Ves, a foundation that instilled in him a deep app…