GUSTAV METZGER EDITOR HANNA WRÓBLEWSKA EXHIBITION CATALOG

The catalog of the exhibition of Gustav Metzger, an artist with a fascinating history and work that refers to important historical events. The exhibition in Zachęta showed only a fragment of his rich oeuvre, which includes a fascination with the Dada movement, the Russian avant-garde, and cooperation with artists from the Fluxus movement. Metzger created the concept of auto-destructive art and was the author of manifestos of this movement, as well as the initiator of the art strike.

• Rich oeuvre of the artist presented in the catalog
• Personal history of Metzger, as dramatic as the History to which he refers
• Inspirations from the Dada movement and the Russian avant-garde
• Cooperation with artists from the Fluxus movement
• Creator of the concept of auto-destructive art
• Author of manifestos of auto-destructive art
• Initiator of the art strike

In the 1990s, Metzger began to create works referring to historical events, tragedies, and conflicts that are usually seen through the lens of documents and photographs from that era. This strand of his work was highlighted in the exhibition in Zachęta, presenting his unique view of history and art. The catalog contains reproductions of works, extensive interviews with the artist, and theoretical texts that allow a better understanding of his work and message.

Gustav Metzger, born in 1926, was an artist with extraordinary sensitivity and a deep understanding of history. His works often touched on difficult topics such as war, violence, and social injustice. Metzger was not afraid to experiment with various forms of artistic expression, creating installations, performances, and objects that provoked reflection and discussion. His work had a huge impact on the development of contemporary art and continues to inspire artists around the world.

The catalog for the exhibition in Zachęta is not only a collection of reproductions of Metzger's works, but also a valuable document that allows a better understanding of his work and message. The interviews with the artist and the theoretical texts in the catalog are a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in contemporary art and history. The catalog is also beautifully designed, with attention to detail, which makes it an ideal gift for art lovers.