Edmund Gwerk (* 15 February 1895, Banská Štiavnica - † December 4, 1956, Bratislava, buried in Banska Bystrica); Slovak artist. Born into a family of German origin, but he was reported until 1938 as of Hungarian nationality. His mother died when he was 4, which Gwerk found difficult to bear. He attended high school in Banska Stiavnica, the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest, Prague Academy of Fine Arts, Art History at Comenius University in Bratislava. He studied in Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Florence. In 1932-1938, painted in Bratislava, since 1938 lived in Banská Štiavnica. Gwerk was a very educated and well-read man; all his life he devoted himself to expanding his knowledge. He wass fluent in German, Hungarian and partly French. He was interested also in philosophy and music; he was close to the teachings of Buddhism. Gwerk was a convinced atheist and from their university studies and Marxist. Later, he was an active communist, and after World War II and later became Vice Chairman of the Local National Committee (MNV) in Banská Štiavnica. He was also an officer of the Union of Slovak artists. Gwerk was an important representative of Slovak painting in the inter-war and post-war period. He painted portraits, figural and landscape works, mainly with themes of Banská Štiavnica and surroundings (especially other hangout Sitno). Participant in the anti-fascist movements and preparations for the SNP. Left many articles, lectures, diary entries, correspondence. Great attention was paid to the rescue of monuments in Banská Štiavnica. His works are in the National Gallery and the gallery of several Slovak towns. (Google translation of https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Gwerk) undefined

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