JAN BOGUSŁAWSKI. ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF ART AND OWN TASTE

Discover the fascinating world of 20th-century Polish architecture through the catalog accompanying the exhibition dedicated to Jan Bogusławski. This is the first comprehensive attempt at a monographic presentation of the work of this outstanding architect, who left his mark on post-war Warsaw and beyond. Immerse yourself in the richness of his projects, from buildings and interiors to furniture and architectural details, and learn about the principles that guided his artistic vision.

• Over 200 objects: original furniture, drawings, sketches, construction projects and architectural models.
• Unique archival materials: photographs and documents that shed new light on Bogusławski's work.
• Individual aesthetics: discover the principles according to which one of the last great individualists of the pre-war generation of architects created.
• Multifaceted work: from the reconstruction of Warsaw to sacral architecture and furniture design.
• Iconic objects of modernism: the Chemia pavilion and other projects that forever changed the landscape of the capital.
• Sacral architecture of the highest quality: the co-cathedral in Stalowa Wola, a masterpiece of post-war church architecture.

Jan Bogusławski (1910-1982) is one of the most important figures in 20th-century Polish architecture. His work is characterized by extraordinary versatility and an innovative approach to design. He was associated with Warsaw, where he faced the challenges of rebuilding the capital after the war damage. He designed iconic objects of Warsaw modernism, such as the Chemia pavilion, which has permanently entered the city's landscape. His achievements also include sacral architecture of the highest quality, including the co-cathedral in Stalowa Wola, considered one of the most important achievements of post-war church architecture in Poland.

The exhibition organized by the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning gathered over 200 objects that present the richness and diversity of Jan Bogusławski's work. The exhibits include original furniture, unpublished drawings and sketches by the author, construction projects, architectural models, as well as photographs and archival materials. The combination of the most interesting realizations of the architect allows you to notice his individual aesthetics and extract the principles according to which he created. His work has no common denominator, except that Bogusławski can be described as one of the last great individualists of the pre-war generation of architects.

The catalog accompanying the exhibition is not only a collection of reproductions and descriptions of the exhibited objects, but also an attempt to analyze and interpret the work of Jan Bogusławski. The authors of the texts, eminent art historians and architects, bring closer the figure of the artist, analyze his projects and place them in the context of the era. The catalog is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in 20th-century Polish architecture and the work of Jan Bogusławski.

The catalog contains 232 pages, format 187x287 mm, paperback. Published by the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning in 2024.