Monika H. Kováčová

Monika H. Kováčová, born in Bratislava, pursued photography and new media at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Notable works include the “Killart – Vražedné umenie” series and the documentary “Secrets of Love.” She co-founded the art group “KONTRA” and studied abroad through the Erasmus program. Her master’s study, under Ilona Németh, included the “PUBLIC ART” series. Interested in comics, her autobiographical comic “Saly girl” gained popularity. In 2006, she co-initiated the scientific-art project “Chans att välja.” Currently, she focuses on multimedia art, often collaborating with Andrea Chreňová. Together, they created videos like “Brat a dávať” and “Návrat márnotratného.” They also founded the civic association “Potraviny” in 2008, later renamed “Art Direct.” In 2011, Kováčová began her Ph.D., focusing on “WOMEN AT WAR IN PHOTOGRAPHY,” which she successfully defended in 2016.