Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová (54) a few days ago presented the Minister of Culture for 2024. It awarded to nine individuals and institutions in three categories, one of which in memoriam. She informed about the event on her social network and added several photos. It was immediately struck by her shot, which looked like modified filters. The satirical sites were caught right away.
He was noticed by former SuperStar participant Jakub Petraník (36), who told the Minister on Facebook that he did not need it. But to this status, it has responded Director of the Communication Department of the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic Petra Demková.
“No. So in this photo and neither of them has been used any filter. It is purely professional makeup, yes, which is very distinctive, plus a professional photographer. We all calm down everyone,” She wrote. However, the subsequent comments and response have unleashed a wondering quarrel that you can read about.
There were various satirical comparisons of the minister in Slovakia. When it came to the point where he called on her cultural opponent. On Instagram and Facebook, the former director of the SND Matej Drlička said to the defense of the Minister.
Even in September there was a case when He refused the Minister of Culture of serious misconduct. Basic financial control in accordance with the Act of the IS internal regulations was carried out at the Slovak National Theater (SND), Drlička said at the marginal activities for his work in the Slovak National Theater.
For example, he refuses to accuse his employment and receive salary after his appeal. He claims that although he was dismissed from the post of GR at the beginning of August 2024, the theater employee remained, Since Minister Šimkovičová, like the then representing statutory, did not terminate his employment by delivery of notice.
Despite their disputes, Drlička now spoke to the Slovaks. “Minister Martina Šimkovičová is a frequent target of insults to her physical appearance. After the awards of the Minister of Culture, the Internet exploded again. Apparently he uses too many filters in the photos, apparently she has short legs, apparently he has inappropriate shoes and a tasteful wardrobe. These insults often come from people who claim to democratic principles, the pro-western direction of Slovakia and ask politicians to return to decency, “ He wrote on Instagram at the photo of Šimkovičová. You can find it in the gallery.
“I consider these attacks on the appearance of Martina Šimkovičová not only to be mischievous and indecent, but also dangerous. Martina Šimkovičová is without a doubt the worst Minister of Culture we have ever had. He hates artists and together with Lukáš Machal purposefully destroys the whole cultural infrastructure. We will agree on that. But why should we comment on her appearance? How is the length of her legs related to her performance? How is the quality of her skin related to the destruction of the art support fund? How are filters related to her photos with censorship of free art. No, “he continued.
The director, who re-defends himself outside this topic against the criticism of the Minister for uneconomical management of public funds on lease for the premises of art and decorative workshops (UDD) in the premises of the former department store in Lamač, He spoke about the essence of a decent society.
“Insulting comments directed towards someone’s appearance do not belong to a decent society. Raw comments and memorials are hurt not only for her, but also for her family, her loved ones. And they are not really responsible for her political work. Insults, ridicule, dehumanization… These are the tools of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. We must not behave like this. Our ktitika must be factual, professional, meritorious and always based on facts. Let us remain faithful to the slogan that “truth and love will win over lies and hatred”. Please don’t be like them, ” He appeals to the Slovaks Drlička.
Creative Andrej Csino also joined him publicly. “Minister Šimkovičová. I join the post of Matej Drlička. I don’t like you and I think you are a tragedy for this country. However, I do not think it is okay to comment on or criticize your appearance. I saw a post: what you order from the topic and what you get. Post that depreciated your real face. It’s not okay and for all (including dying) who have done so, I apologize to you. We don’t want to be like this. We want decency on all sides, “he said on Facebook while referring to the satirical side.
The Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic 11. September 2025 informed that The internal audit in the Slovak National Theater in Bratislava identified 15 shortcomings, four of them with high severity. In particular, they concerned the uneconomical, inefficient and ineffective management of public funds, as well as non -compliance with the established or determined method of disposal.
Among the problem areas, the Ministry pointed out the absence of financial control or lease of temporary premises for UDD, Drlička management was also due to the paying of wages and remuneration of the employee of the SND Opera, also in the conclusion of artistic contracts. The Minister also commented on the results of the audit on the social network. She stated that the Ministry would file a criminal complaint in connection with the findings of the audit.
