Mgr. Michal Augustovič, M.A.

A historian working at the Bratislava City Museum as Curator of the Collections of Decorative Arts, Fine Arts and Early City History, with a particular focus on objects associated with public space and architecture within the Art and Modern History I collections. His work involves the scholarly documentation, interpretation and public presentation of these collections.

His research focuses on the history of Bratislava, its urban environment and the material heritage that shaped the city, particularly from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. He pays special attention to transformations of public space, particularly areas of the city demolished in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Vydrica, as well as the changing landscape of the Bratislava Calvary.

He is the curator of the exhibition Michael's Tower: After the Reconstruction and the upcoming permanent exhibition at Michael's Tower, and co-author of the exhibition at the Red Crayfish Pharmacy. He publishes in Slovak and international academic journals and collected volumes and is the editor of Gothic Route – Crossroad of Cultures and Heritage.

He holds master's degrees in History from the Faculty of Arts at Comenius University in Bratislava and in Medieval Studies from Central European University in Vienna. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Comenius University on a part-time basis.