Igor Salamoun

Igor Šalamoun (b. May 17, 1964, Prague) is a contemporary expressive artist creating richly textured acrylic reliefs that explore the boundaries between visible reality and the subconscious realm. He currently lives and works in a former astronomical observatory in Rabštejn nad Střelou, the smallest historical town in Europe. His distinctive technique involves building up to 20 layers of acrylic paint and manipulating them with hot air to create dimensional reliefs that function as portals into alternative dimensions. His work shows clear inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch, Francis Bacon, Max Ernst, and H.R. Giger.
COLLECTIONS:
His works reside in private and public collections across Europe and Asia:
>>Bremen, Germany (private collection)
>>Bratislava, Slovakia (private collection)
>>Tokyo, Japan (private collection)
>>Multiple private collections throughout Prague and Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
>>Hotel Medlov Collection, Czech Republic
>>Observatory Collection, Rabštejn nad Střelou, Czech Republic

Though not formally trained in fine arts, Šalamoun honed his technical skills as an artistic stonemason and fresco restorer under master craftsman Viktor Frič. His artistic vision was significantly shaped through mentorship with prominent Czech artist Jiří Kovařík, known for his magical realism paintings. After years of working with oil paint and its strict procedures, he discovered freedom in layering acrylics, allowing him to develop his unique expressive style.

1989 - Solo Exhibition, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague
2005 - Solo Exhibition, Gallery "U Pařížana", Prague
2006 - Solo Exhibition, Dobříš Castle, Czech Republic
2014-2026 - Annual participant at SEM International Art Symposium, Bratislava, Slovakia
2023 - September, Solo Exhibitionm Galeria CIT, Bratislava, Slovakia
2024 - "60 Works for 60 Years" Retrospective, Hotel Medlov, Czech Republic (Summer & Autumn)
2026 - Summer Exhibition, Rabštejn nad Střelou Museum, Czech Republic