ADOLF RYSZKA SPACE CARRIES SHADOW

Discover the fascinating world of Adolf Ryszka's art, an artist who revolutionized Polish sculpture in the 1960s. His works, full of new figuration, form an inspiring connection with the New Wave in film, poetry, literature, and music. This unique publication is not only a journey through the meanders of his work, but also a tribute to his unforgettable contribution to Polish culture.

• Extensive photographic documentation presenting works in stone, gypsum, ceramics, and bronze.
• Selection of poetic gouaches and watercolors from the 1950s, showing the artist's surreal visions.
• Visual essays by Katarzyna Anna Jarnuszkiewicz, leading through Ryszka's complex work.
• Reminiscent sketches by sculptors Maciej Szańkowski, Stanisław Radwański, Krzysztof Mazur, and Jarosław Pajek.
• Chronological study with bibliography prepared by curator Dorota Grubba-Thiede, bringing Ryszka's artistic career closer.
• In-depth analyses in essays by Magdalena Howorus-Czajka, Anna Kroplewska-Gajewska, Anita Oborska-Oracz, and Dorota Grubba-Thiede.

Adolf Ryszka, who debuted in the 1960s, was one of the precursors of the new figuration in sculpture, which developed parallel to the New Wave in film, poetry, literature, and music. His works are characterized by a unique combination of forms and materials, creating unforgettable visual experiences.

The book contains extensive photographic documentation of the exhibition, which included works in stone, gypsum, ceramics, and bronze, mostly from the collection of the Center for Polish Sculpture in Orońsko. In addition, a selection of poetic, surreal gouaches and watercolors from the 1950s is presented, which are a fascinating complement to his sculptural work.

The essays included in the publication, written by outstanding specialists, analyze various aspects of Ryszka's work, from the portrait to the relationships with the theory and practice of contemporary music, the existential dimension and the relationships with poetry. The whole creates a comprehensive picture of the artist and his unforgettable contribution to Polish culture.

Zachęta – National Gallery of Art is a prestigious cultural institution whose mission is to promote and present contemporary art in Poland and abroad. Zachęta Publishing takes care of the highest editorial and substantive quality of publications, which guarantees that the book about Adolf Ryszka is a must-have for every art lover.