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The catalog: 22 SURVIVAL

FRENZY AND INDEPENDENCE

Catalog Publisher	Art Transparent
ISBN	978-83-973028-3-9
Editor	Michał Bieniek
Coordination	Paweł Rogowski
Text Authors	Michał Bieniek, Daniel Brożek, Małgorzata Miśniakiewicz, Ewa Pluta, Marta Michalska, Daniel Valtueña, Piotr Jakub Fereński
Proofreading	Monika Mielcarek, Karol Waniek
Translation	Karol Waniek
Graphic Design	Iwona Jarosz
Photography	Małgorzata Kujda, Tobiasz Papuczys
Typeface	Simplon Norm

The catalog includes:

Information about the Brochów housing estate – the site of this year’s Review
A map of the 22nd SURVIVAL Art Review
Documentation of all artistic projects presented during the 22nd edition
A curatorial text addressing the theme of the 22nd festival: “Frenzy and Independence”
A critical essay on the Sound Art Stage
A critical article on the relationship between Romanticism and queerness
An analysis of the socio-political context of artistic events in Lower Silesia in 2024
A commentary by Art Transparent Foundation on the public discussions surrounding the exhibition of Ania Grzymała’s work “Take Off Your Uniform, Apologize to Your Mother 2” at Szewska Gallery in Wrocław
Bonus: A reproduction of Anna Grzymała’s painting “Self-portrait with a Popular YouTuber”

You can download the catalog for free below or order a print copy by writing to: fundacja@arttransparent.org

KPO – Funding Details

The project “22nd SURVIVAL Art Review” received non-repayable support in the form of a grant from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) under Investment A2.5.1: “A program supporting the activities of entities in the cultural and creative sectors to stimulate their development.”

The project included:

A contemporary art exhibition featuring 41 artistic realizations

Debates and lectures as part of the Social Stage (21 events)

Publication of this catalog, summarizing the edition and promoting the activities of Art Transparent, supporting the continuity and growth of the foundation’s work

The project also emphasized educational value—as revealed in conversations with visitors, for many, SURVIVAL remains their only encounter with a contemporary art exhibition.

Through thematic artistic projects addressing ecology, the festival highlights environmental protection and sustainable development. Issues like recycling and plastic-free practices are actively considered, with recycled materials used for signage and partners encouraged to serve food and beverages in eco-friendly packaging.

Project Outcomes:

Artistic activities in public urban space
Social-artistic and educational initiatives focused on contemporary art and public space
Support and promotion of emerging artists
Raising ecological awareness among artists and audiences through thematic projects
Knowledge-sharing and skill exchange within the artistic and critical community

Total project cost (gross): 241,710.00 PLN
Grant amount: 100,000.00 PLN

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The project “22nd SURVIVAL Art Review” received non-repayable funding as a grant under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) as part of Investment A2.5.1: "A program supporting the activities of entities in the cultural and creative sectors to stimulate their development."

You can download the catalog for free below or order a print copy by writing to: fundacja@arttransparent.org

KPO – Funding Details

Project Outcomes:

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