Marcin Białas

Marcin Białas is a University Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, specializing in intaglio printing and artistic graphics. Since 2004, he has taught at his alma mater, where he also earned a PhD in Fine Arts in 2011.

• Key Research Areas: Drawing, Printmaking, Intaglio Techniques, Polish Graphic Art
• Awards: Bronze Cross of Merit (2014), Grand Prix at the 5th International Triennale of Graphics (Bitola, 2006), multiple funded and honorary awards globally
• Publications: Pokój z widokiem (2022) explores contemporary graphic art, while Ponad chodnikami (2022) focuses on urban visual culture.

His work has been showcased in over 200 group exhibitions across 20+ countries, including India, Canada, Italy, South Korea, and the USA. He has received scholarships from The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation (2005), the Minister of Culture and National Heritage (2007, 2010), and the Young Poland Program (2012).