Mitoraj w ojczyźnie. Rozmowa Danuty Wróblewskiej i Wiesławy Wierzchowskiej.
Mitoraj in his Motherland

Summary/Abstract: In 2004, Igor Mitoraj’s sculpture and drawings were exhibited in Poznan, Kraków, and Warsaw. He comes from Poland, but lives and works abroad. He is influenced by Greek and Roman classical art. He concentrates on the idea of the Humanity. In Poland, his sculpture was shown in the market squares of big cities, in cultural center, and in a library. The best show was at the Royal Castle Library in Warsaw. The exhibitions were received without enthusiasm. There were no serious reviews in newspapers. Only three artists, some poets and film-makers seemed to be enthusiastic about the shows. Wierzchowska believes that we live in the era of commonness, and we lack great vision. We concentrate on trivial art, advertisement, and the reality shows. We are unable to recognize great art. Wróblewska said that art criticism in Poland is dominated by provincialism. People in Poznan liked what they saw, and they reacted positively to the show in the market square. Wróblewska suggested that writers and poets more often should write about art and artistic exhibitions.

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