Piotr Bolesław Majewski

Dr hab. Piotr Majewski is a Professor at the Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej (UMCS), affiliated with the Institute of Cultural Studies under the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. He holds a habilitation in Humanities (Art History) and has been a university professor since 2024. His career spans decades at UMCS, including roles at the Institute of Fine Arts (2008-2024) and current leadership as Deputy Director of Institute of Cultural Studies (2024).

Research focuses on modern/contemporary art with emphasis on:

• Avant-garde traditions
• Artistic migrations between Eastern and Western Europe
• Cold War-era cultural dynamics
• Polish art reception in France/USA
• Art-pop culture intersections
• 20th/21st-century design and architecture

His work analyzes artistic autonomy, political influences on creativity, and the evolution of conceptual art practices.

Scientific contributions include 52 publications and a 2024 Hirsch index score of 1,351. Key awards: Rektor's V Class Award (2021), Union of Lublin Medal (2020), and 700th Anniversary Medal (2017).