Interview in Contemporary Lynx
Interview by Patrycja Głusiec, In conversation with the photographer Marta Zgierska – There’s a value in contemplation and the quiet that recently seems to have been forgotten
Thank you Contemporary Lynx for the extensive conversation. This interview is very important to me!
“Blush” will be exhibited at the Galerie Sintitulo in Mougins. This is my first solo presentation on the Côte d’Azur!
Blush
Opening: 17 January 2020 18.30h
Running from 18 January to 8 March 2020
10, rue Commandeur
06250 Mougins, France
My first solo exhibition at Gowen Contemporary in Geneva
“Blush” will be exhibited at the Gowen Contemporary in Geneva. Works from several series will be collected, most of them will be presented for the first time in Switzerland.
Blush
Opening: 26 September 2019 18.00h – Art en Vieille-Ville
Running from 27 September to 17 November 2019
4 rue Jean-Calvin
CH 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
“Afterbeauty” series at Fotogalerie Wien in Vienna
My “Afterbeauty” series as a part of exhibition “Rituals I: Correlations” at the Fotogalerie Wien. This is first presentation of my works in Austria.
Rituals I: Correlations
Opening: 2 September 2019 19.00h
Running from 3 September to 5 October 2019
Währinger Strasse 59 / WUK
1090 Vienna, Austria
“Artist of the Year” exhibition at DongGang Museum of Photography in South Korea
A retrospective exhibition of my works from several series will take place at the DongGang Museum of Photography in South Korea.
Artist of the Year
Running from 5 July to 29 September 2019
DongGang Museum of Photography
Exhibition Gallery 4
1909-10, Yeongwol-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun,
Gangwon-do
South Korea
Artist of the Year in South Korea
I am so proud to announce that I was named Artist of the Year at the DongGang International Photography Festival in South Korea!
Review of “Afterbeauty & Votive Figure” exhibition on Viens Voir
I am touched by the unique review of my current exhibition at the Galerie Intervalle in Paris, written by Bruno Dubreuil. Thank you for such deep and relevant words. This is the moment, when I feel that it’s worth to work!
You can read the full review – Marta Zgierska, photography as a mask of reality in French and in English.
Galerie Intervalle in Paris – Premiere of new work “Votive Figure”
“Afterbeauty & Votive Figure” will be exhibited at the Galerie Intervalle in Paris. “Votive Figure” series will be presented for the first time!
Afterbeauty & Votive Figure
Opening: 25 April 2019 18.00h
Running from 26 April to 6 July 2019
12 rue Jouye Rouve
75020 Paris, France
It is a great pleasure to inform you that my new series “Afterbeauty” is exhibited at the Biala Gallery in Lublin. At my second solo exhibition in Poland, on more than 400 square meters, works from several series are collected, most of them are presented for the first time.
Blush
Opening: 8 February 2019 18.00h
Running from 9 February to 8 March 2019
Biala Gallery
The Centre for Culture in Lublin
Peowiakow 12
20-007 Lublin, Poland
Artgenève – Premiere of new series “Afterbeauty”
I would like to invite for upcoming premiere of my new works “Afterbeauty” at the Gowen Contemporary stand during the Artgenève.
Gowen Contemporary Gallery | stand C45
Opening: 30 January 2019, 14.00h (by invitation only)
Running from 31 January to 3 February 2019
Palexpo
Route François-Peyrot 30
CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
The book “Afterbeauty”
I am very happy to announce that my book “Afterbeauty” is ready!
I would like to thank Biala Gallery, Anna Nawrot, Iwona Kurz and Zofia Krawiec, who supported me and helped make this book a reality.
The “Afterbeauty” series has been implemented under the Grant of the Mayor of the City of Lublin.
Afterbeauty
soft cover, 220 x 300 mm
photographs: Marta Zgierska
texts: Iwona Kurz, Zofia Krawiec
translation: Karolina Banach
typographic design and typesetting: kilku.com
publisher: Biala Gallery
Lublin, 2019
ISBN 978-83-62191-27-7
Nomination for DZ BANK Art Collection Fellowship
I am very happy that I am nominated for the prestigious DZ BANK Art Collection Fellowship.
Riga Photography Biennial
“Garden” will be presented at the Exhibition Hall of Cesis History and Art Museum as a part of exhibition “Identity Issues” during the Riga Photography Biennial. Exhibition is curated by Adam Mazur.
Identity Issues
Opening: 13 June 2018 17h
Running from 14 June 2018 to 15 July 2018
Exhibition Hall of Cesis History and Art Museum
Pils laukums 9
LV-4101 Cesis, Latvia
The Fort Institute of Photography in Warsaw
It’s time for my first solo exhibition in my country, Poland. I would like to thank curator Adam Mazur for help and The Fort Institute of Photography for the invitation.
Post
Opening: 9 February 2018 19h
Running from 10 February 2018 to 11 March 2018
Raclawicka 99
02-634 Warsaw, Poland
Nomination for Foam Paul Huf Award
I am very happy that this year I am nominated for the prestigious Foam Paul Huf Award.
5 x 2 = 10, exhibition at Gowen Contemporary in Geneva
First works from “Garden” series were exhibited along with works by Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner and Jean Arp at Gowen Contemporary in Geneva.
5 x 2 = 10
Opening: 2 November 2017 18h
Running from 3 November 2017 to 17 February 2018
4 rue Jean-Calvin
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Museum Dr. Guislain in Gent
“Post” will be exhibited at the Museum Dr. Guislain in Gent as a part of exhibition “Angst”. I was invited to show my works alongside such great artists like Maya Deren and Tatjana Gerhard.
Angst
Opening: 10 November 2017
Running from 11 November to 27 May 2018
Jozef Guislainstraat 43
B-9000 Gent, Belgium
Galerie Intervalle in Paris
“Post” will be exhibited at the Galerie Intervalle in Paris. Some works will be presented for the first time! The vernissage will be also a part of the Belleville Night.
Opening: 14 September 2017 18.00h
Running from 15 September to 4 November 2017
12 rue Jouye Rouve
75020 Paris, France
Beirut Art Fair – Premiere of new works “Drift”
I would like to invite for upcoming premiere of my new series “Drift” at the Gowen Contemporary’s booth during the Beirut Art Fair.
Gowen Contemporary Gallery | booth B11
Opening: 21 September 2017, 16.00h (by invitation)
Running from 22 September to 24 September 2017
BIEL – Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure Center
Beirut, Lebanon
Unseen Amsterdam
My works from the series “Post” will be presented at the Intervalle’s booth at the Unseen Amsterdam. You could find a presentation of my works in Unseen Magazine.
Galerie Intervalle | booth 48
Opening: 22 September 2017 11.00h
Running from 22 September to 24 September 2017
Gashouder, Westergasfabriek, Klönneplein 1
1014 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Backlight Photo Festival
“Post” is also exhibited for the second time this year in Finland. After Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki it’s time for Backlight Photo Festival in Tampere.
Opening: 9 September 2017
Running from 9 September to 29 October 2017
Tampere Art Museum
Puutarhakatu 34
33230 Tampere, Finland
heart@geneva
The exhibition “Post” at the Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge in Geneva
as a part of heart@geneva.
Opening: 17 May 2017 18.45h
Running from 18 May to 31 August 2017
Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge
Av. de la Paix 17
Geneva, Switzerland
Filter Space Gallery in Chicago
The exhibition “Post” at the Filter Space Gallery in Chicago.
Opening: 5 May 2017 18.00h
Running from 5 May 2017 to 27 May 2017
1821 West Hubbard Street, Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60622, USA
PDN Photo Annual
Great news from New York! My book “Post” won PDN Photo Annual !
Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki
The exhibition “Post” at the Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki.
Opening: 16 March 2017 17.00h
Running from 17 March 2017 to 28 May 2017
Tallberginkatu 1G
00180 Helsinki, Finland
GUP Magazine
How Photographic Images Can Function in Artist Books? – You can find the answer for this question in the newest GUP Magazine. Erik Vroons wrote a great theoretic article based on two books: my “Post” and “The Epic Love Story of a Warrior” by Peter Puklus.
Reminders Photography Stronghold in Tokyo
The exhibition “Post” at the Reminders Photography Stronghold in Tokyo.
Opening: 14 January 2017 13.00h
Running from 14 January 2017 to 29 January 2017
131-0032, 2-38-5, Higashi-mukojima, Sumida-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Gowen Contemporary Gallery in Geneva
I am proud to announce that I am represented by Gowen Contemporary in Geneva.
Fisheye Magazine
An interview with me on Fisheye Magazine (in French).
Best photobooks of 2016 by Mark Power
My book “Post” has been selected as one of the Best photobooks of 2016 by Mark Power.
L’Arsenal in Metz
The exhibition of the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie at the L’Arsenal in Metz.
This time I will present not only “Post”, but also my new works. Production of the new part of my exhibition was possible thanks to support of the HSBC Foundation.
Opening: 2 December 2016 18.30h
Running from 3 December 2016 to 8 January 2017
3 avenue Ney
57000 Metz, France
Photoworks
An extensive interview with me on Photoworks. At the end of the interview you can find few words about upcoming exhibition of my new works in L’Arsenal in Metz, supported by HSBC Foundation.
The signing session of book “Post” at the Paris Photo
The signing session of my book “Post” during the Paris Photo will take place at 4pm on Friday, November 11th in Grand Palais at the Actes Sud stand (G2).
Best Photography Book from Central and Eastern Europe 2015 – 2016
Great news from European Month of Photography in Bratislava!
My book “Post” received Honorable Mention at the Best Photography Book from Central and Eastern Europe 2015 – 2016!
Jungle Magazine
New Jungle Magazine from London with my cover made especially for this “Introspection” issue! Inside you can find extensive and profound text about my “Post”. And also something special – a preview of my completely new series!
Gowen Contemporary in Geneva
The exhibition of the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie at the Gowen Contemporary in Geneva.
Opening: 20 October 2016 18h
Running from 20 October 2016 to 20 November 2016
4 rue Jean-Calvin
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
I am Photographer of the Month!
I am Photographer of the Month! Video interview in Polish.
Encontros da Imagem International Photography Festival in Braga
“Post” is exhibited as Discovery Award at the Encontros da Imagem International Photography Festival in Braga. I’m also a finalist of the International Photography Award Emergentes dst.
Opening: 20 September 2016 17h
Running from 20 September 2016 to 5 November 2016
Monastery of Tibaes
Rua do Mosteiro
4700-565 Mire de Tibaes, Braga, Portugal
My first solo exhibition at the museum!
“Post” will be exhibited next spring at the Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki (Suomen valokuvataiteen museo).
Arret sur l’Image Galerie in Bordeaux
The exhibition of the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie at the Arret sur l’Image Galerie in Bordeaux.
Opening: 8 September 2016 18.30h
Running from 9 September 2016 to 8 October 2016
45, Cours du Medoc
33300 Bordeaux, France
Bitume Photofest in Lecce
The opening of the exhibition “Post” at the Bitume Photofest in Lecce.
Opening: 3 September 2016 18.30h
Running from 3 September 2016 to 10 September 2016
Piazzetta Chiesa Greca / Whitephotogallery
73100 Lecce, Italy
Daylight Photo Awards
I am very proud to announce that I have won Daylight Photo Awards 2016!
Paper Journal
New feature on Paper Journal, Darren Campion discusses my series Post.
The launch of book “Post” Les Rencontres de la photographie in Arles
The official launch of my book “Post” and the signing session will take place at 3pm on Wednesday, July 6th at the Actes Sud bookstore (Place Nina-Berberova, 13200 Arles).
Prix HSBC pour la Photograhpie will present books of this year’s winners:
Christian Vium’s “Ville Nomade” and my “Post”.
Books have been published in collaboration with Actes Sud as a part of the “Collection du Prix HSBC pour la Photographie”.
Musée de la Photographie André Villers and the Galerie Sintitulo in Mougins
The exhibition of the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie at the at the Musée de la Photographie André Villers and the Galerie Sintitulo in Mougins.
Opening: 23 June 2016 19h – 22h
Running from 24 June 2016 to 28 August 2016
Musée de la Photographie André Villers
Porte Sarrazine
Mougins
Galerie Sintitulo
10, rue Commandeur
Mougins
The book “Post”
I am very happy to announce that my book “Post” is ready!
I would like to thank Diane Dufour, Christian Caujolle, Prix HSBC pour la Photographie and Actes Sud, who supported me and helped make this book a reality.
Post
104 pages, 35 pictures
hard cover, 220 x 280 mm
photographs: Marta Zgierska
text: Christian Caujolle
curator: Diane Dufour / LE BAL
publisher: Actes Sud
Arles, 2016
ISBN 978-2-330-06305-4
FotoLeggendo Giovanni Tabo Prize
I won FotoLeggendo Giovanni Tabo Prize.
Athens Photo Festival
“Post” is exhibited in the main program of the Athens Photo Festival.
GUP Magazine
An extensive interview “Framing Fears” on GUP Magazine.
Kolga Tbilisi Photo Award
“Post” is the Best Conceptual Photo Project at the Kolga Tbilisi Photo Award.
Galerie Esther Woerdehoff in Paris
The opening of the exhibition of the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie at the Galerie Esther Woerdehoff in Paris.
Opening: 10 May 2016 18h – 21h
Running from 11 May 2016 to 16 June 2016
Galerie Esther Woerdehoff
36, rue Falguiere
75015 Paris, France
iGNANT
Online publication on iGNANT.
Photo stories of the month
“Post” is one of the Fotografia Magazine’s Five Most Seen Posts of April and one of the most evocative photo stories of the month on Dazed and Confused Magazine.
Fotografia Magazine
An interview about “Post” on Fotografia Magazine.
Fotopolis
An interview with me on Fotopolis (in Polish).
Salon of New Photography
One work from “Post” as a part of the Salon of New Photography exhibition at the Raster Gallery in Warsaw, Poland.
Opening: 9 April 2016 18h – 21h
Running from 9 April 2016 to 14 May 2016
Raster Gallery
Wspolna 63
00-687 Warsaw, Poland
Publication in the BLOW Photo
“Post” was published in the BLOW Photo “Self Portrait” issue.
Festival Circulations
Vernissage of the Festival Circulations. My “Post” will be shown at the Festival Circulations in Paris from March 26th until June 26th.
Opening: 26 March 2016 14h – 19h
Running from 26 March 2016 to 26 June 2016
Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS
104 rue d’Aubervilliers / 5 rue Curial
75019 Paris, France
Reminders Photography Stronghold Grant
I received Reminders Photography Stronghold Grant. Thanks this grant my “Post” will be exhibited in Tokyo next year.
Interview on the L’Oeil de la Photographie
An extensive interview with me about my win in Prix HSBC pour la Photographie on the L’Oeil de la Photographie.
Prix HSBC pour la Photographie
I won one of the most prestigious photography awards – Prix HSBC pour la Photographie. I was nominated for the award by the Diane Dufour (director of LE BAL). So it will be very busy year – 6 exhibitions in France (among others at the Galerie Esther Woerdehoff in Paris) and of course my first monograph created in cooperation with Christian Caujolle, published by Actes Sud from Arles.
The Vision from the 2016 Artistic Advisor
In 2013, Marta Zgierska survived a serious car accident and several months of intense hardship (surgical procedures, physiotherapy, depression, etc.). This traumatic event completely redefined her photographic work and gave rise to “Post”. By attempting to embody her trauma through photography, Marta Zgierska uses an autobiographical approach.
She distances herself symbolically from her fears and anxieties and fixes them in a pure form, producing fragile pictures that hang on by a thread. Each photograph metaphorically evokes a part of her own story, the elliptical suggestion with clinical aesthetics.
Glacial, almost silent images, that form the conundrum of a conversation reduced to the bare essentials, the visual articulation of the minimal language of survival.
Diane DUFOUR
Conseillère artistique 2016