About

Tibor Honty was a Czech-Slovak ceramicist and photographer whose work spanned multiple disciplines and left a lasting impact on both art forms. Born in Slovakia, Honty studied ceramics at the prestigious School of Arts and Crafts in Bratislava from 1930 to 1933, an institution recognized at the time as the “Slovak Bauhaus” for its progressive approach to design and education.

After completing his studies, Honty went on to exhibit his ceramic works in Paris and Prague, gaining recognition for his innovative approach to the medium. His ceramics were not only crafted with precision but also reflected the modernist sensibilities of his era. In the late 1930s, Honty moved to Prague, where he would reside for the rest of his life, passing away in 1968.

During his early years in Prague, Honty worked in a printing house as a chemigraph and retoucher, honing his skills in photography and print production. It was in 1935 that he began creating his earliest known photographs. Though his photographic work was overshadowed for much of his life, it has only recently come to be appreciated for its remarkable depth and innovation. Honty’s photographs, like his ceramics, reflect a deep sensitivity to form and composition, capturing moments of subtle beauty in both the natural and urban landscapes around him.