Witold Kanicki

Dr. Witold Kanicki is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Art Education, University of the Arts in Poznań. He also serves as a lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts and the Warsaw School of Photography. As an independent critic and curator, he has contributed extensively to art and photography discourse through publications in journals such as "Kwartalnik Fotografia," "Artluk," and "Exit." His academic work includes organizing a 2016 grant initiative to create an anthology of Polish texts on photography and an online repository of source materials.

• University: University of the Arts in Poznań
• Collaborations: Zurich University of the Arts, Warsaw School of Photography

Research Interests: Witold’s work centers on the history and theory of photography, new museology, and modern sculpture. His 2016 book, "The Negative Pole of Photography: Negative Images in Modern Art," explores intersections between photographic techniques and artistic innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• Grant from the National Programme for the Development of Humanities (2014)

Academic Roles: He teaches courses in curatorial strategies, contemporary art issues, and museology, reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of art education.