Featured in The Daily: ‘Polish School of Poster Art’: A medium of subversion and expression

The exhibition presents posters designed by artists from different generations. It encompasses artworks created by professors, PhD candidates, and students from the Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Silesia in Katowice.

The title "Polish School of Poster Art. New Generations" suggests both continuity and change – artists recognize the impact of the history of Polish poster art, drawing inspiration from this heritage; however, they also actively detach from tradition by exploring contemporary visuality and creating their own distinctive languages. Displayed posters were inspired by an array of cultural texts - cinema, music, art, and literature. A significant body of work presented at the exhibition is related to a renowned poster competition organized annually by the Institute of Fine Arts – "Jazz in the Ruins."

We thank Dr. Agata Stronciwilk, Prof. Stefan Lechwar, and Prof. Tomasz Kipka from the University of Silesia for curating the exhibit. We express our gratitude to Prof. Michael Biggins and UW Libraries for making the exhibit possible.
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