Alojz Rigele: Sculptor of Bratislava’s Soul Alojz Rigele (8 February 1879 – 14 February 1940) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Bratislava, a city he profoundly shaped through his enduring sculptures and a deep connection to its historical narrative. Born in Pressburg (now Bratislava), Slovakia, Rigele’s life was inextricably linked to the evolving identity of his hometown, a relationship reflected powerfully in…