Piotr Kurka

Piotr Kurka is a Polish artist and full professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań, where he leads the Studio of Intermedia Activities and Photography. Born in 1958 in Poznań, he graduated from the painting studio of Prof. Jerzy Kałucki in 1982. His artistic practice spans sculpture, photography, drawing, experimental films, and large-format spatial arrangements. He co-founded the influential art group Koło Klipsa and has participated in over 100 group exhibitions and 35 solo exhibitions globally.

Education:

• M.A. in Painting, State Higher School of Fine Arts (now Academy of Fine Arts), Poznań (1982)

Research Interests:

• Contemporary art with focus on intermedia forms
• Metaphorical installations blending reality and surrealism
• Use of unconventional materials in sculpture
• Exploration of childhood symbolism and memory
• Interplay of light, sound, and spatial narratives

Scientific Awards:

• Pollock-Krasner Foundation Scholarship (1992)
• Arts Link Scholarship (1995)
• Kościuszko Foundation Scholarship (1997)
• Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship (1999)
• Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Scholarship (2001)

Advising & Collaborations:

• Co-founder of Koło Klipsa art group
• Collaborated with Neue Bieriemiennost group (1988-1989)
• Editor and co-publisher of Artistic Journals of the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań

Lab & Teams:

• Head of Intermedia Studio I at Faculty of Multimedia Communication
• Active in Polish and international contemporary art circles