This is a bilingual (Polish-English) catalog for the 'Elliott Erwitt. Retrospektywa' exhibition held at the Dom Spotkań z Historią (DSH). It features curatorial introductions, an artist biography, and selected photographs by Erwitt from various countries.
The catalog 'Elliott Erwitt. Retrospektywa' serves as a comprehensive record of the exhibition presented at the Dom Spotkań z Historią (DSH). This bilingual publication, in both Polish and English, includes an introduction by the curators, Katarzyna Puchalska and Beata Łyżwa-Sokół, an artist biography, and a curated selection of Erwitt's iconic photographs. The images featured span various locations including the USA, France, Spain, Brazil, and Poland, reflecting the breadth of his documentary work. The text highlights Erwitt's unique approach to capturing human moments with both seriousness and wit, his observational skills, and his ability to find extraordinary in the ordinary, famously stating that 'everything can happen' in photography. The publication also details the editorial, design, and printing contributions, providing a full overview of the catalog's creation.