From March 27 to 29, the Polish city of Rybnik will host one of the region’s most significant photography events — the Rybnik Foto Festival. This year’s program features several well-known Belarusian names who will present their projects in various formats, from photobooks to multimedia shows.
On March 28, the Zabytkowa Kopalnia Ignacy mine will host the presentation of the photobook “Rattus Sapiens” by Belarusian photographer Marya Karneenka. This subtle, witty and visually powerful work, offering an anti-anthropocentric view of the world, has already attracted the attention of critics on international platforms.
The author of the project “Betonium”, Belarusian photographer Katsiaryna Kuzmichova, will present two projects at the Polish photography event. In a slideshow format on March 27 at the Rzeczna Gallery, viewers will see the much-discussed work “Betonium”. On Saturday, March 28, Kuzmichova will present the photobook “Butter melts at 36,6” at the Ignacy mine.
Another Belarusian photographer is also featured in the program. On March 27 at the Rzeczna Gallery, he will present a slideshow project dedicated to traditional rural interiors.
The Rybnik Foto Festival is one of the oldest and most respected photography events in Polish Silesia. The festival is known for its openness: there are no strict boundaries between established masters and newcomers. The main goal of the event is to create a space for sincere dialogue through visual images. Exhibitions take place in landmark locations — from the modern Rzeczna art gallery to the industrial interiors of the historic Ignacy mine.
You can follow the events of the photo festival here.
