Henryk Stażewski's Late Career Explored in Polish People's Republic Exhibition at Muzeum Sztuki
At Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź, the exhibition 'Henryk Stażewski: Late Style,' curated by David Crowley, delves into Stażewski's innovative creations from the 1950s until his passing in 1988, emphasizing his work after turning 50. The display showcases geometric paintings, conceptual works, and documentation of significant projects, including the 1948 Exhibition of Regained Territories. The organization of the exhibition reflects Stażewski's age during pivotal historical moments, ranging from 56 in 1950 to 94 at his death. As a pre-war avant-garde leader, Stażewski encountered limitations during Nazi rule and under socialist realism. The relaxation of restrictions in the 1950s fostered renewed creativity, leading to his involvement in the 1965 Biennale of Spatial Forms and the 1981 'Construction in Progress' exhibition. The exhibition merges artworks with archival resources, hinting at the possibility of touring.
Key facts
- Henryk Stażewski (1894-1988) was a Polish avant-garde artist active in both pre-war and communist eras.
- The exhibition 'Henryk Stażewski: Late Style' is curated by David Crowley and runs at Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź.
- It focuses on Stażewski's work from the 1950s to 1988 during the Polish People's Republic.
- Stażewski participated in the 1948 Exhibition of Regained Territories in Wrocław with Bohdan Urbanowicz.
- Socialist realism was imposed in 1949, leading to the removal of his works and demolition of the Neo-Plastic Room in Łódź.
- He engaged in the Biennale of Spatial Forms in Elbląg in 1965 and international exhibitions like in Paris in 1957.
- During martial law in 1981, Stażewski participated in underground art events including 'Construction in Progress' in Łódź.
- The exhibition is structured around the artist's age at key historical moments, from 56 in 1950 to 94 in 1988.
Entities
Artists
- Henryk Stażewski
- David Crowley
- Leonora Carrington
- Niko Pirosmani
- Hilma af Klint
- Władysław Strzemiński
- Katarzyna Kobro
- Bohdan Urbanowitz
- Sol LeWitt
- Richard Serra
- Dan Graham
- Marta Zboralska
- Kristian Handberg
Institutions
- Muzeum Sztuki
- ARTMargins Online
- ARKEN Museum
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Moderna Museet Stockholm
- Galerie Denise René
- Zacheta gallery
- Biennale of Spatial Forms
- Solidarity movement
- Construction in Progress
- Muzeum Sztuki Łódź
Locations
- Łódź
- Poland
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Humlebæk
- Stockholm
- Sweden
- Wrocław
- Paris
- France
- Elbląg
- Aalborg
- Jutland
- Warsaw
- Polish Republic
- Polish People's Republic
Sources
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