WARSAW SPRINGS - MEIER MICHAEL, CHRISTOPH FRANZ

Discover the fascinating history of Warsaw's Oligocene springs, documented by the artistic duo Michael Meier and Christoph Franz. This unique publication takes us on a journey through forgotten water intakes, which once formed an essential part of the city's infrastructure. Immerse yourself in the story of a fading phenomenon, captured in the artists' lens.

• Documentation of the vanishing phenomenon of Warsaw's Oligocene springs
• Moving photographs showing the transitional state of water intakes
• Artistic interpretation of local heritage
• Published by the Bęc Zmiana Foundation
• Format 209x149 mm
• 100 pages full of stories and visual narratives

Warsaw, located on rich Oligocene water deposits, hides unique natural resources beneath the surface of the earth. In the 1990s, nearly one hundred intakes of this water were created in the city, which played an important role in the lives of residents. Today, the practice of using Oligocene water is gradually disappearing, and many buildings with intakes are falling into ruin, becoming silent witnesses of the passage of time.

Michael Meier and Christoph Franz, through their artistic activities, document this transitional state of the disappearance of a local phenomenon. Their works are a valuable testimony to the history and culture of Warsaw, showing the beauty and transience of forgotten places. This publication is not only a collection of photographs, but also a story about the relationship between man and nature and about the changes taking place in the urban space.

The Bęc Zmiana Foundation, known for promoting innovative artistic and cultural projects, has undertaken the publication of this unique publication. Thanks to this, the history of Warsaw's Oligocene springs can reach a wide audience, arousing reflection on the value of local heritage and the need to protect it. This book is an invitation to discover the hidden treasures of Warsaw and to look at the city from a new perspective.