Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski
photographer
Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski is a Dutch photographic artist known for his conceptual approach to photography. Born in Oosterhout in 1949, he studied at the Koninklijke Akademie voor Kunst en Vormgeving in 's-Hertogenbosch, graduating in 1970. His work is characterized by two main branches: autonomous-conceptual sequences and documentary projects. He gained international notoriety in the 1970s for his series of photographs on deserted beaches (sequences) and has documented various social themes globally, including portraits of 'the most beautiful people in the world' and long-term documentation of individuals like Henny. His work has been exhibited in major institutions such as the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, and the Art Institute of Chicago. He is recognized for his exploration of intimacy, privacy, and visual events through a highly personal and conceptual lens.[1,2,3]
- conceptual photography
- documentary photography
- sequences
- intimacy
- travel photography
Books
Works by Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski
- 1988 Henny himself Fifth photo book about Henny's life.
- 1979 Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski Exhibition catalogue for a solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum.
- 1977 Neem nou Henny First photo book about the life of a woman working in a cookie factory.
- 1983 Henny, a woman Second photo book about Henny's life.
- 1988 Henny, 10 years in her life Third photo book about Henny's life.
- 1992 Words that have deep roots Photo book about Surinamese writers in the Netherlands.
- 2000 World of energy Photo project about global energy production and consumption.
- 2004 World of little heroes; physically challenged children worldwide Photo project about disabled children.
- 2010 The most beautiful people in the world Photo project documenting people from various countries.
- 2013 What the world has never seen Photo project about intimacy and privacy.
Exhibitions
- 1976 Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski
- 1973 Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski
- 1984 Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski
- 2000 World of energy
Awards
- 1986 Zilveren Camera-award
- 1995 Zilveren Camera-award