Ladislav Tkáčik

Ladislav Tkáčik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theory and History of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava (College of Fine Arts). He holds a PhD and focuses on philosophy, theology, phenomenology, and art theory. His research interests include existential philosophy, medieval scholasticism, and the intersection of art and religion.

Education:

• Mgr. (Magister) degree
• PhD in Philosophy

Research Interests:

• Phenomenology of art and culture
• History of philosophy (medieval to contemporary)
• Interdisciplinary approaches to art theory
• Capuchin monastic cultural history

Recent Articles/Books:

• Focused on philosophy, art theory, and religious studies.
• Translations of key philosophical texts (e.g., Heidegger, Henry).
• Edited volumes on Capuchin cultural history and philosophical hermeneutics.

Awards: None explicitly listed, but his editorial roles and research grants indicate institutional recognition.

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised 5 PhD/Master’s students.
• Lead researcher in grants like GAČR (2023), VEGA (2022, 2019), and KEGA (2021, 2014).

Labs/Teams:

• Editor-in-chief of Studia Capuccinorum Boziniensia.
• Member of the Center for Phenomenological Studies at Trnava University.
• Active in Slovak Philosophical Association and other academic networks.