Aleksandra Waliszewska's Dark Art Explored
Aleksandra Waliszewska, born in 1976 in Warsaw, has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary art. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, she has showcased her work in over 20 solo exhibitions and received accolades including the Arco Madrid Grand Prix and the EXIT magazine award. Her art, often exploring themes of violence and myth, was highlighted in the 2022 exhibition "The Dark Arts" at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. Waliszewska has collaborated with notable figures such as Susie Cave and contributed to film projects, including creating a poster for Agnieszka Smoczyńska's "The Lure."
Key facts
- Aleksandra Waliszewska was born in 1976 in Warsaw.
- She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw.
- She has had over 20 solo exhibitions.
- She won the Arco Madrid Grand Prix and the EXIT magazine award.
- She received scholarships from the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
- In 2022, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw held 'The Dark Arts' exhibition.
- Her work includes themes of violence, nihilism, BDSM, mermaids, and mythological figures.
- She collaborated with Susie Cave (The Vampire's Wife) and Joanna Hawrot on fashion.
- Her art inspired the short film 'The Capsule' (2012) directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari.
- She created the poster for Agnieszka Smoczyńska's film 'The Lure' (2015).
Entities
Artists
- Aleksandra Waliszewska
- Mikalojus Čiurlionis
- Bolesław Biegas
- Edward Okuń
- Kristjan Raud
- Maria Anto
- Kazimiera Dębska
- Anna Dębska
- Joanna Waliszewska
- Susie Cave
- Joanna Hawrot
- Athina Rachel Tsangari
- Agnieszka Smoczyńska
Institutions
- Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
- Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
- Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
- EXIT magazine
- Arco Madrid
- The Vampire's Wife
- CCA Ujazdowski Castle
Locations
- Warsaw
- Poland
- Madrid
- Spain