Lukáš Havrda
Lukáš Havrda is a prominent figure among the emerging generation of painters. His work is built on a distinctive artistic language that combines traditional realist technique with contemporary themes and bold imagination.
A hallmark of his practice is the raw presence of brutalist architecture and structures with troubled histories. He deliberately seeks out sites that provoke debate – whether in terms of urbanism, public space, or historical memory. His canvases feature nearly forgotten structures transformed into silent witnesses of their era, placed within anachronistic, factually impossible compositions.
Architecture, however, is not his sole subject. Havrda draws primarily on personal experiences, memories, and visions, finding further inspiration in pop culture. As a result, his works oscillate between personal expression, historical commentary, and visual fantasy that bridges reality and fiction.
A hallmark of his practice is the raw presence of brutalist architecture and structures with troubled histories. He deliberately seeks out sites that provoke debate – whether in terms of urbanism, public space, or historical memory. His canvases feature nearly forgotten structures transformed into silent witnesses of their era, placed within anachronistic, factually impossible compositions.
Architecture, however, is not his sole subject. Havrda draws primarily on personal experiences, memories, and visions, finding further inspiration in pop culture. As a result, his works oscillate between personal expression, historical commentary, and visual fantasy that bridges reality and fiction.
Profile created March 24, 2026
Artwork Gallery
Dam, oil on canvas, 85×100 cm, 2021
EXPO III, oil on canvas, 130×185 cm, 2019
90's III, oil and acrylic on canvas, 105×105 cm, 2020
Attraction III, oil and acrylic on canvas, 120×175 cm, 2019
Pool III, oil and acrylic on canvas, 180×120 cm, 2019
Kotva II, oil on canvas, 110×120 cm, 2023
Department Store IX, oil and acrylic on canvas, 160×200 cm, 2024
Petrova hora, oil and acrylic on canvas, 130×110 cm, 2022
Spomenik II, oil and acrylic on canvas, 110×70 cm, 2024
Saint Vitus, oil and acrylic on canvas, 180×125 cm, 2020