Krzysztof Szlapa, photographer and staff member at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia, has released a photography album titled „Kraina” („The Land").

The premiere of the album Kraina will take place on May 8, 2025, and will inaugurate an exhibition of the same name at the Museum of Craft in Krosno.

This is a unique offering for everyone who seeks not only beauty in photography but also a deep reflection on the relationship between humans and the surrounding world. The exhibition will run until June 8, 2025.

Justyna Hanna Budzik writes in the album’s introduction:
„The photographs in Kraina depict landscapes understood as a meeting point between the human and the more-than-human”.

We warmly invite you to the midissage and a meeting with the artist, which will be held on May 22 at 6:00 PM.

Congratulations to Krzysztof on his artistic success — we are proud to have such talented creators among us!

More information is available on the Museum’s website – LINK.

29 April 2025

We are pleased to announce the release of the book "The Art (of) Multicamera Production" by Prof. Dariusz Pawelec, PhD, published by the University of Silesia Press.

Prof. Dariusz Pawelec, PhD – television producer, camera operator, director of documentary forms, and lighting director for theatrical and operatic performances.

Below is an excerpt from the book:

"Just a few years ago, this book would have been titled The Art (of) Television Production. In recent years—and especially during the pandemic—there has been an extraordinary acceleration in the development and accessibility of equipment for multicamera production. One no longer needs a broadcast truck, professional cameras, or a huge budget to produce a multicamera concert or stream a live performance from a theater.

Additionally, the ability to ‘distribute’ content via the internet has made it possible to reach an audience potentially larger than that of traditional television.

Unfortunately, many productions have revealed a significant gap between technical possibilities and the practical skills of those taking on multicamera projects. This isn’t surprising, as there are no publications on the subject in Poland, and multicamera production could previously be learned only in film schools or through hands-on experience in television stations. Available online tutorials tend to offer fragmented knowledge and often fail to convey the essence of multicamera production from a creative standpoint.

This book views television directors, vision mixers, lighting designers, and camera operators as professionals working at the intersection of art and technology—where the artistic component is essential. On the other hand, artistry can truly be found only in certain types of multicamera productions, especially where the ‘material’ is art itself, such as in theater, music, or ballet. Hence the title The Art (of) Multicamera Production."

This is the first publication in Poland dedicated not only to the technical side of production but also to its artistic dimension. It is intended for professionals, students, and anyone who seeks not just to record events, but to creatively tell stories through images.

More information about the book can be found at the link.

26 April 2025

A student film directed by Olga Kałagate has been selected for the short film competition at this year’s Krakow Film Festival!

Title: Just (Po prostu)
Director: Olga Kałagate
Cinematography: Maksymilian Plater-Zyberk
Production Management: Maria Kopiec
Production: Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice

Synopsis:
Aga and Bartek—free from kids and everyday routines—are eagerly awaiting an evening with friends. But the meeting takes an unexpected turn, forcing the couple to take a closer look at their relationship. A story about the search for a spark of love, hidden where we least expect to find it.

The film will be screened during the 65th Krakow Film Festival, which will take place from May 25 to June 1, 2025.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed and sending huge congratulations to the entire crew!

25 April 2025

With great joy, we announce the international exhibitions of Prof. Rafał Milach, PhD, from the University of Silesia, which go beyond the borders of Poland!

Rafał Milach – Polish artist and photographer. Founding member of the Sputnik Photos collective. Winner of the First Prize in the World Press Photo contest in the Arts and Entertainment category. Author of books focused on social photography.

Current Exhibitions:

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘚𝘏𝘈𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘌𝘋 𝘞𝘖𝘙𝘓𝘋𝘚: 𝘔𝘐𝘊𝘙𝘖 𝘕𝘈𝘙𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘝𝘌𝘚 𝘍𝘙𝘖𝘔 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘏𝘖 𝘊𝘏𝘐 𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘏 𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘐𝘓 𝘛𝘖 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘎𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘛 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘗𝘗𝘌

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Thailand

April 3 – July 6, 2025

📍This exhibition features 13 artists from Southeast Asia and Eurasia who, through research-based art, reexamine the remnants and consequences of the Cold War, highlighting how local microhistories are situated within broader historical contexts.

𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘊𝘏𝘖𝘐𝘊𝘌

A.K.T, Germany

April 5 – July 6, 2025

📍NOT YOUR CHOICE! is an exhibition exploring themes of equality, self-determination, and gender roles in society.

𝘉𝘌𝘠𝘖𝘕𝘋 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘚𝘐𝘓𝘌𝘕𝘊𝘌

Jam Factory Art Centre, Ukraine

March 21 – June 1, 2025

📍The “Beyond the Silence” project uses photography to rediscover a form of communication capable of conveying authentic stories, as well as exploring the connections and consequences of actions taken by governments and individuals around the world.

24 April 2025