In today’s episode, we dive into the haunting and hypnotic world of Zdzisław Beksiński — a visionary Polish artist known for his surreal and dystopian paintings, Beksiński’s work also spans photography, sculptures, and drawings—each piece pulling viewers into a realm where beauty and darkness collide.
Before he became known as a master of dystopian surrealism, Beksiński began his artistic journey as a photographer, creating creations that often evoke feelings of anxiety and unease, yet they are undeniably mesmerizing.
From early experimental photography to deeply emotional sketches and uniquely shaped sculptures, we’ll explore how Beksiński blurred the lines between horror and beauty, life and death, the real and the imagined. Get ready to step into a world both terrifying and transcendent.
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This podcast is devoted to the life, art, critique, analysis, and legacy of Zdzisław Beksiński, a Polish painter, photographer, and sculptor (1929-2005).
This podcast consists of five main episodes:
Part 1 – Life
Part 2 – Art Photography, Sculptures and Drawings
Part 3 – Paintings and Computer Generated Works
Part 4 – The Critique, the Analysis, and the Legacy
Part 5 – In his own words - Beksiński by Beksiński
The text is based on Wieslaw Banach's essay, used with permission from the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland, and Bosz Publishing House. All artwork copyrighted by the Historical Museum in Sanok. Text read by Phil Schoen. All music was composed and edited by Andrea Centazzo. All rights reserved.
For more, please visit www.beksinski.gallery
Beksiński’s albums from Bosz Publishing House are available from Amazon.com/bosz
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