Title: Beksinski. The Art of Painting
Published Year: 2021
Publisher: Bosz Publishing House
Author(s): Wiesław Banach, Wiesław OchmanLanguage(s) of the text: English
ISBN: 978-83-7576-600-4
Number of pages: 512
Number of Pictures: 530
Size: 13.78 x 10.63 x 2.36 inches (350 × 270 × 6 cm)
Weight: 9.48 pounds (4.3 kg)
About the book: A luxery high end art book presenting the paintings of Zdzislaw Beksinski - one of the most fascinating and intriguing modern artists. The album was published in collaboration with the Historical Museum in Sanok - the heir and promoter of the works by the master of Sanok. The reproductions were selected by the Publisher as well as the former and current directors of the Museum, Wieslaw Banach and Jaroslaw Serafin. The album is a deluxe edition: with a larger format, elegant graphic design, and over 500 pages. It features the best of the artist's paintings, which were his ultimate means of expression. It includes both well-known, popular pieces, and new ones, part of foreign private collections, which have never been published before. The reproductions are accompanied by texts by outstanding tenor Wieslaw Ochman - a long-standing friend of the artist, and Wieslaw Banach - an expert on Beksinski's oeuvre. The book received a remarkable graphic design by Prof. Wladyslaw Pluta.
About Beksiński: Zdzisław Beksinski (1929-2005) was a renowned Polish artist celebrated for his distinctive and visionary style. Born in Sanok, Poland, Beksinski initially pursued architecture before dedicating himself to art. His creative journey spanned various mediums, including photography, drawing, graphic art, computer graphics, and sculpture, but it is his paintings that have garnered the most acclaim.Beksiński’s work is characterized by its fantastic, apocalyptic visions, often depicting surreal, dystopian landscapes and haunting figures. These elements create a unique and instantly recognizable style that has captivated art enthusiasts worldwide. His ability to blend surrealism with deeply personal and often dark themes has made his work both compelling and thought-provoking.The largest collection of Beksiński’s work, comprising several thousand pieces and his entire archive, is housed at the Historical Museum in Sanok. This collection offers an extensive look into his artistic evolution and the breadth of his creativity. Despite his passing, Beksiński’s art continues to resonate, drawing admiration and inspiring new generations of artists and art lovers in Poland and around the globe. His legacy endures through his visionary works, which remain a testament to his unparalleled creativity and artistic genius.
Beksinski. The Art of Painting
Seller hereby declare that all artwork was transformed directly from the original paintings of Beksiński by Bosz Publishing House. All of products were created in cooperation, and with permission from the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland – the owner of the largest collection of Beksinski's works, an executor of his last will and sole benefactor of his testament.