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Fotogramy Workshop: Creative Camera-less Photography at Royal Łazienki Museum

Explore hands-on darkroom techniques to produce original black and white photographic art.

Immerse yourself in the art of camera-less photography with the Fotogramy workshop at the Royal Łazienki Museum. Participants aged 14 and over will discover how to set up a home darkroom and master the use of photographic chemicals. Learn to arrange everyday objects on photosensitive paper, creating unique black and white compositions. This practical introduction is led by experienced educators, connecting with the 'Found Images' temporary exhibition.

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Exhibition summary

This workshop invites participants aged 14 and over to explore the art of creating photograms without a camera. Attendees will learn about setting up a home darkroom, the functions of photographic chemicals, and how to produce original black and white compositions using everyday objects on photosensitive paper.

Curatorial context

The 'Fotogramy' workshop, designed for adults and youth aged 14 and above, offers a practical introduction to camera-less photography. Participants will gain insights into creating a DIY darkroom and understanding the processes involved with developers, stop baths, and fixers. The core activity involves making black and white prints on photosensitive paper by arranging various everyday items, fostering creativity in composing unique visual artworks. This event is presented in conjunction with the temporary exhibition 'Found Images. The Photo-aesthetics of Count Benedykt Henryk Tyszkiewicz (1852-1935)' located in the Stajnie Kubickiego. The workshop is led by Aleksandra Skorupka, an educator at the Royal Łazienki Museum with a background in painting and artistic research, and Anna Rynarzewska, who studies photography and artistic education and focuses on analog photography and archival materials.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is 15 PLN. Tickets can be purchased online via the provided link, with an additional transaction fee applied.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Feb 9, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Led by Aleksandra Skorupka and Anna Rynarzewska.
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