Zbynek Janacek

Zbynek Janacek is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, specializing in graphic arts and visual communication. His work has been featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions across Europe, including the Venice Biennale, Municipal House in Prague, and various galleries throughout Poland and the Czech Republic.

Professor Janacek's research interests focus on graphic art, printmaking techniques, serigraphy, concrete art, and visual communication systems. His work bridges traditional graphic techniques with contemporary visual expression, exploring the boundaries between abstraction and figuration. He has made significant contributions to the field through his innovative approaches to graphic thinking and printmaking media.

Throughout his career, Janacek has received multiple distinguished awards recognizing his contributions to graphic arts, including three Graphic Art of the Year awards (2010, 2014) and the prestigious Vladimír Boudník Award (2013). His work has been featured in international competitions and triennials across Europe, demonstrating his influence in the field of contemporary graphic arts.

• Graphic Art of the Year 2014
• Vladimír Boudník Award 2013
• Graphic Art of the Year 2010

Professor Janacek's artistic practice spans multiple media and approaches, with a particular focus on concrete art and printmaking techniques. His work has evolved over decades, with significant contributions to the Concreteist movement in Central Europe. He has collaborated with other prominent artists such as Marek Sibinský, and his influence extends through both his artistic production and academic work at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.