On July 21st, we invite you to curatorial tours and meetings with artists concluding the exhibitions of this year’s ShowOFF section.

Only until July 21st in Krakow, you can view 6 exhibitions presented as part of the ShowOFF Section.

ShowOFF is one of the three sections of the Photography Month, during which debuting artists’ premiere projects, selected through an open competition, are presented. The organizers, together with invited curators, have provided them with mentoring support as well as organizational and promotional assistance. The result of this comprehensive collaboration is six premiere exhibitions spread across Krakow’s galleries. ShowOFF serves as both an international platform for education and promotion and a glimpse into the interests and creativity of artists at the beginning of their careers.

All 6 exhibitions are open only until July 21st, from Wed.–Fri. from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Sat.–Sun. from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the following Krakow galleries: Galeria Szara Kamienica, Galeria i!, APTEKA janicki gallery, Galeria Piana, Galeria ZPAF, and Galeria Art Industry Standard.

On Sunday, July 21st, together with the artists, we invite you to special tours of all the exhibitions, combined with curatorial guidance lead by Marcin Krotla. Additionally, three artists – Yehor Lemzyakoff, Marta Wojnarowska-Olszewska, and Zdulsky – will be present in the galleries. You will have the opportunity to hear their commentary on the works, as well as engage in conversations and ask pressing questions.

 

 

 

 

14.30-14.45

Listen Like Thieves

 

 

15.15-15.45 – curatorial tour with the participation of artist Yehor Lemzyakoff

 

 

16.20-16.50 – curatorial tour with the participation of artist Marta Wojnarowska

 

16.55-17.30 – curatorial tour with the participation of artist Zdulsky

 

 

Exhibitions of this year’s ShowOFF Section

Yehor Lemzyakoff, delving into the world of documentary fashion photography, asks questions: What is beauty? Is there an effective measure of it? Can beauty be captured in photographs, and is it a form of art? Marta Wojnarowska-Olszewska leads us into the world of her mother, who is struggling with dementia. By capturing everyday situations bordering on distraction and memory loss, the artist tries to show the sense of uncertainty experienced by the sick person and their loved ones. Zdulsky’s exhibition is the result of zine-making workshops she conducted in Krakow before the festival began. In her works, the artist focuses on the process of taking photos and transforming them into stories, rather than concentrating solely on the photographs themselves. Yasmin Nebenführ balances between objectivity and the random effect of the decay process. Her works depict objects fading under expressive, multicolored spots resulting from chemical reactions. Angelika Gad’s photographic sensitivity combines with bold graphic treatment of her works, reflecting an inner child that, on one hand, wants to break away from memories, but on the other hand, feels a strong connection to family traditions and the local community. Gabriela Marciniak, on the other hand, creates a study of our relationship to time, productivity, personal success, and social status.

More informations about exhibitions: https://photomonth.com/pl/wystawy-showoff-2024/