Ivan Pilný

Ivan Pilný serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restoration at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava since 2009, concurrently pursuing external doctoral research on 17th–18th century stone sculpture technology in Slovakia.

His academic credentials include:

• 2007–2009: Mgr. art. in Restoration of Stone Sculptures, University of Fine Arts in Bratislava
• 2003–2007: Bc. in Restoration of Wooden Sculptures, University of Fine Arts in Bratislava
• 2000–2008: Mgr. in Fine Arts, Comenius University Faculty of Arts
• 1996–2000: Diploma in Wooden Art Restoration, Jozef Vydra School of Applied Arts

His research integrates hands-on conservation with historical analysis, focusing on Slovak Baroque stone sculptures and modernist architecture. Fieldwork spans cathedral restorations in Nitra and Martin, mural conservation, and functionalist structures like the Green Frog Swimming Pool. His methodology emphasizes technological documentation and material authenticity in heritage preservation.

His sole publication examines 20th-century architectural restoration through the lens of Slovak functionalism, demonstrating interdisciplinary synthesis of art history and conservation science. This work reflects his broader research trajectory in documenting technological evolution of sculptural and architectural elements.

As co-investigator for the APVV-0375-10 modernism typology project (2010–2014), he advanced theoretical frameworks for contemporary heritage restoration. While mentoring students in restoration studios, he has not supervised doctoral candidates.

He operates within the Studio for Restoration of Stone Sculptures and Stone Elements of Architecture, where he conducts practical training and fieldwork on ecclesiastical monuments across Slovakia.