Born 10th of July 1916 in Vienna, died 8th of September 1978 in Bratislava. Painter, graphic artist and typographer.

Autodidact, studied painting and grafhics on his own (1940-1944). Founder and member of the re-established Art Society of Slovakia (1946). Founded the Association of Slovak graphic artist along with Orest Dubay and Ernest Zmeták (1947). Has exibited as part of a group since 1947 and independently since 1969. Worked on film posters over the years 1955-1972, created thirty-two from the year 1959.