THE ART OF NOT-RECENT. COLLECTION IN THE MUSEUM - AGNIESZKA SKALSKA

Discover the fascinating world of collecting and its role in society. This publication is a collection of essays that explore the history of works collected in the Herbst Palace Museum and analyze the motivations and passions of collectors. Immerse yourself in stories about how collections become a symbol of status, an investment, a passion, or even an addiction. Is the collector a romantic hero of our time?

• Essays on collections and their creators
• History of works collected in the Herbst Palace Museum
• Analysis of the role of collecting in society
• Story of the collections of the Bartoszewicz family from Krakow in Łódź
• Reflections on the collecting passions of the bourgeoisie of Łódź
• Analysis of the process of transforming private collections into national property
• Complicated fates of paintings from the Łódź collections of the Herbst Palace Museum

"The Art of Not-Recent" is a journey through the world of collecting passions, ambitions and motivations. The authors of the essays wonder whether art was treated as a tool for quick ennoblement or whether it was invested in for more intriguing reasons. This publication is also an analysis of the process of transforming private collections into national property, showing the complicated fates of paintings from the Łódź collections of the Herbst Palace Museum.

This book is a collection of various essays that touch on topics related to collections, their creators, and the role they play in society. Readers will find in it stories about how the collections of the Bartoszewicz family from Krakow remained in Łódź, as well as reflections on the collecting passions of the bourgeoisie of Łódź. The authors analyze whether art was treated as a tool for quick ennoblement or whether it was invested in for more intriguing reasons. In addition, the publication contains an analysis of the process of transforming private collections into national property, as well as reports on the complicated fates of paintings from the Łódź collections of the Herbst Palace Museum.

The Herbst Palace Museum is a place where the history of art comes to life again. The collections gathered in this museum are a valuable testimony to the past, and the publication "The Art of Not-Recent" allows for a deeper understanding of their meaning and value. This is a must-read for all art, history and collecting enthusiasts who want to explore the secrets of this fascinating world.

This publication is not only a collection of essays, but also an invitation to reflect on the role of art in our lives and in society. The authors encourage you to ask questions about the motivations of collectors, the value of works of art, and the process of transforming private collections into national property. This is a read that inspires you to seek beauty and value in the world around us.