Jozef Kostka: Sculptor of Slovak Modernism Jozef Kostka (1912 – 1996) represents a cornerstone in Slovak artistic heritage, primarily recognized for initiating Slovak modern sculpture and establishing an unbreakable bond with Auguste Rodin’s artistic philosophy. Born in Štúrová, Slovakia, Kostka began his creative journey during a period of profound cultural metamorphosis within Czechoslovakia—a nation wrestling with the repercussions of Austro-Hungarian dominion and actively striving to define its own distinctive artistic identity. His formative years were deeply impacted by exposure to Eur…