Eustachy Kossakowski, 1983-1989 dimensions: 40 x 29 cm technique: 12 color prints on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 g/m² paper made from original Eustachy Kossakowski s negatives edition: 6 price: 12 000 PLN Each portfolio is numbered and signed by Anna Ptaszkowska, the owner of the copyrights.
Eustachy Kossakowski, 1983-1989 The Society of Friends of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw in cooperation with Association EKO (fr. Kossakowski, objectif/subjectif) presents the first batch of portfolios containing the most important photographic series by the outstanding photographer and photojournalist Eustachy Kossakowski. The Lights of Chartres is one of the most important photographic series created by Eustachy Kossakowski it is also an exceptional departure from black and white photography in favor of color. The artist documents light gleam on the walls of the medieval cathedral in Chartres. This impressive book containing photographs from Chartres, published by Jean-Claude Lattes in 1989, was voted in the plebiscite of the magazine Lire the most beautiful French book of the decade. As a result of the very good reception of the series, Eustachy Kossakowski entered French photography history books. Eustachy Kossakowski s works belong to the canon of Polish and world photography. Associated with the Polish avant-garde, the photographer is known for his work documenting Polish and Paris artistic life. He was a member of Polish art scene around Galeria Krzywe Koło and later Foksal Gallery. Kossakowski photographed stage plays of renowned Polish playwrights Tadeusz Kantor and Jerzy Grotowski. Simultaneously, he worked for the most popular Polish magazines Polska (Poland) and Świat (World), creating one of the most remarkable photojournalism. In 1970, he moved to France, where he created impressive photographing series and books, 6 Meters to Paris and The Lights of Chartres among them. The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw owns a complete archive of Eustachy Kossakowski s negatives. In 2012, the first three collectible portfolios were issued, presenting masterpieces of photojournalism in the unique sixth edition. For more information please contact Agnieszka Skolimowska. agnieszka.skolimowska@artmuseum.pl +48 22 596 40 23