Zofia Kulik Works

This landmark retrospective presents the first comprehensive English-language survey of Zofia Kulik, a pioneering Polish contemporary artist whose provocative work interrogates identity, power, and the human condition. Through densely layered photomontages and multimedia projects, Kulik constructs visual narratives that merge personal psychology with political consciousness, drawing from feminist theory and postwar European history. The publication traces her evolution from the experimental KwieKulik collective—founded with Przemyslaw Kwiek in the 1970s—through her acclaimed solo practice, showcasing iconic series like The Splendor of Myself alongside lesser-known yet equally radical works. Featuring contributions from leading international critics, this volume documents an artist whose intricate, physically commanding images have secured her place in institutions including Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Centre Pompidou, while establishing her as a vital voice in contemporary art discourse.