Miroslav Ksandr: Sculptor and Painter of Slovak National Identity Miroslav Ksandr (1931-2003) was a Slovak sculptor and painter whose artistic output profoundly reflected the spirit of his homeland, Liptovský Mikuláš. Born on July 11, 1931, in this region nestled within Slovakia’s Carpathian Mountains, Ksandr embarked on a distinguished artistic journey marked by dedication to monumental sculpture and meticulous watercolor drawing—skills that cemented his reputation as one of Slovakia's foremost artists of the 20th century. Early Life and Artistic Education Ksandr pursued formal artistic t…