Exhibition: The land of fairy tales
The Gallery of Graphic Arts and Posters has launched an exhibition of book illustrations called "Baju-baj." The exhibition features such world-renowned book illustrators as Elżbieta Gaudasińska, Piotr Fšfrowicz, Franciszek Maluszczak and Józef Wilkoń.
The last artist is of special importance for the gallery. "Józef Wilkoń is the Rembrandt of book illustrations," says the co-owner of the gallery, Andrzej Sroka. "He has illustrated books in Japan, Switzerland, France, and Germany. The best testament to his popularity is the enormous success of his recent exhibition in Zachęta, which had to be extended by a month due to its popularity," he adds.
The works presented have been published in various books for children. The atmosphere of the whole exhibition is revealed by the title "Baju-baj," a colloquial Polish word for story-telling, which introduces the visitor to the atmosphere of childhood fantasy and fairy tales.
All the works are for sale, and although they are ratherfor a niche market, they enjoy a fair interest, as Andrzej Sroka says. "Most of the client are private individuals rather than institutions," he adds. The prices reach zł.8,000.
The Gallery of Graphic Arts and Posters is on ul. Hoża 40, in Warsaw. The "Baju-baj" exhibition will be on display until March 14.
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