Witold Krassowski

Prof. Witold Krassowski is a university professor at the Faculty of Media Arts, Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He transitioned from applied linguistics studies to become a renowned press photographer specializing in social reportage since 1981. His work has been featured in major European publications and recognized internationally with two World Press Photo Awards and multiple accolades in Poland, Great Britain, and Iran.

• Education: Studied applied linguistics before shifting focus to photography

Research interests center on social documentation through visual storytelling, exploring themes like post-communist identity, geopolitical imagery, and existential anxieties. His photographic albums such as Visages de l'Est and Sackcloth and Ashes

Prof. Krassowski has lectured at the World Press Photo Joop Swart Masterclass and maintains an active exhibition schedule with numerous solo exhibitions worldwide. Awards include notable recognitions for documentary photography and social reportage work.

His creative output bridges journalism and fine art, addressing contemporary socio-political issues through powerful visual narratives. Current projects continue to explore humanity's relationship with historical trauma and environmental crises.