THE POWER OF SECRET - KAROL RADZISZEWSKI

Discover the fascinating journey through the world of queer memory in Central and Eastern Europe with the book "The Power of Secret" by Karol Radziszewski. This extraordinary publication combines the artist's personal memories with a rich queer archive, creating a unique narrative about identity, history, and freedom. Immerse yourself in a story full of secrets, fantasies, and alternative paths of memory.

• Inspiring journey through the queer memory of Central and Eastern Europe
• Personal memories of the artist Karol Radziszewski
• Unique combination of facts and fantasies
• New ways of understanding history and memory
• Revolutionary potential of a queer future
• Rich archive of visual and performative works
• Alternative paths of remembering and interpreting

Karol Radziszewski, born in Białystok in 1989, is an artist of many faces: curator, film director, collector, and founder of the Queer Archives Institute. His works are a montage of archival materials that formulate new ways of understanding history, memory, and legislation. Radziszewski blurs the boundaries between facts and fantasies, creating alternative paths of remembering that challenge dominant narratives.

In his book "The Power of Secret," Radziszewski returns to his youthful drawings, which become self-portraits of the adult artist. These fully-fledged works crown his vast queer archive, showcasing his ability to navigate between visual and performative arts. His archive is not only a story of the past but, above all, the queer potential of the future: revolutionary, changeable, and promising freedom.

This publication is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Radziszewski's world, where the boundaries between truth and fiction blur, and queer memory regains its place in history. It is an inspiring read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of identity, memory, and freedom in the context of Central and Eastern Europe. Let yourself be carried away by this extraordinary journey through the queer archive and discover the power of the secret.

Publication details:

Number of pages: 323

Binding: paperback

Format: 230x165 mm

Year of publication: 2021

Publisher: CSW Zamek Ujazdowski