Centrum Informacji Turystycznej w Oświęcimiu
DOUBLE-BASS PLAYERS
DOUBLE-BASS PLAYERS (1) author: Edward Dwurnik
location: ul. Zamkowa
created in the framework of: Life Festival Oświęcim 2011
Edward Dwurnik is one of the most recognizable figures of contemporary
Polish art - unruly and provocative, volatile, unpredictable and full of
devilish sense of humor. His works create a stir and evoke extreme
emotions, even among the youngest generation of artists.
Oświęcim is a specific place,...
GUITARIST
GUITARIST (2)
author: Andrzej Pągowski
location: ul. Śniadeckiego 22 (post-German bunker)
created in the framework of: Life Festival Oświęcim 2012 and Life Festival Oświęcim 2015
The well-known Polish graphic artist Andrzej Pągowski has designed over a
thousand posters. He is also an author of numerous book and magazine
illustrations, CD booklets, TV and theatre stage designs as well as TV
and music videos screenplays....
BLESSED PEACE OF NOTHINGNESS
BLESSED PEACE OF NOTHINGNESS (3)
author: Rafał Olbiński
location: ul. Śniadeckiego 22 (post-German bunker)
created in the framework of: Life Festival Oświęcim 2013
Rafal Olbiński is a very versatile and intriguing artist. Painter,
illustrator, graphic artist, designer, set designer, poster artist. His
works are characterized by an individual, unique style, a bit on the
borderline of symbolism and surrealism. The artist is...
UNINTENTIONAL HIGH TIDE
UNINTENTIONAL HIGH TIDE (4) author: Rafał Olbiński
location: ul. Śniadeckiego 22 (post-German bunker)
created in the framework of: Life Festival Oświęcim 2014
For me, creating the continuation of my previous work is really
fascinating I?m very excited to have an opportunity to create second
mural that corresponds and co-operates with the first one. They
complement each other and together they will make a unity. This will be...
TALKING HEADS
TALKING HEADS (5-11)
In seven locations of the city, the walls have been painted with the
images of widely recognized figures: intellectuals, philosophers,
thinkers, scientists, along with a short maxim which is characteristic
for their activity or work. Seven figures have been selected for the
project: Leszek Kołakowski (5- Olszewskiego St.), Jacek Kuroń (6- Berka
Joselewicza St.), Maria Skłodowska-Curie (7- Kościelna St.),...
OŚWIĘCIM - IMPRESSION
OŚWIĘCIM ? IMPRESSION (12) location: 18 Kolbego St. (side elevation of the commercial building)
realization: 2012
A mural designed by prof. Elżbieta Kuraj - Karbowniczek was made by
young artists from Oswiecim: Kinga Jung, Marcelina Gajda, Krzysztof
Katerla, Magdalena Kobielska, Martyna Paluchiewicz, Kinga Pawlik, Anna
Żubrowska and the author of the design herself. The mural is an
impression on the pre-war and contemporary...
SAINT JOHN BOSCO - PRAY FOR US!
SAINT JOHN BOSCO - PRAY FOR US! (13)
location: 10 Jagiełły St.
realization: 2014
The mural was made as part of the program "The heritage of Małopolska -
an educational voucher" during the implementation of the project: "Together" Polish-Ukrainian artistic and cultural meetings at 7th "Jackowe Granie" Małopolska Festival. It was designed by Dawid Szydło, a
graduate of the Salesian school in Oswiecim...
CATHEDRAL
CATHEDRAL
location: corner of Dąbrowskiego and Plebańska Streets
author: Tomasz Bagiński
created in the framework of: LIFE FESTIVAL OŚWIĘCIM 2016
The mural takes an area of almost 200 sq m. It is a still from the
famous animated movie Cathedral by Tomasz Bagiński, in 2003 nominated
for an Oscar in the short animated movie category. Tomasz Bagiński is a
Polish illustrator, animator and director. He is a self-taught artist...
LIFE
LIFE (15)
location: 8 Bema St. (side elevation)
author: Heiko Klohn
created in the framework of: LIFE FESTIVAL OŚWIĘCIM 2017
Heiko Klohn is a German artist from Dachau. He creats drawings,
paintings, design graphics and posters. Klohn is a member of the Union
of Visual Artists (BBK) in Munich and the Association of Artists in
Dachau (KVD).
AIRSHIP
AIRSHIP
location: 12, Jagiełły St. (side elevation of the Bank's Pekao S.A. building)
author: Jarosław Jaśnikowski
created in the framework of: LIFE FESTIVAL OŚWIĘCIM 2018
My painting is like a constant journey on undiscovered worlds. (...) I take with me paints, brushes and canvases, and I paint pictures or, as someone prefers, I install the windows. Thanks to these windows, other people can move for a moment to the...
