A captivating fusion of classical mastery and contemporary expression is about to grace the illustrious Contemporary&Co Gallery in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Michał Jackowski, a renowned Polish sculptor, is poised to unveil his latest collection on August 25th, in an exhibition titled “Empty Gold”. Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, this charming Alpine town, famous for its Olympic legacy and timeless allure, will play host to Jackowski’s artistic ingenuity.
Crafted from pristine Carrara marble and adorned with touches of 24-carat gold, Michał Jackowski’s sculptures have enthralled audiences across Italy. The exhibition promises a refined display of his classic pieces, which emanate a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. The show’s curtain will rise on August 25th and grace the gallery until mid-September, inviting visitors to experience the artist’s mastery.
The spotlight of the show will be on Jackowski’s “Antique Games” series, a collection that has captured hearts worldwide. This series, a winner at esteemed exhibitions in Rome, Florence, London, Miami, Basel, Zurich, and Nordart in Budelsdorf, Germany, showcases the artist’s prowess in marrying classical form with contemporary undertones. Among his accolades is the prestigious Audience Award from Nordart, bestowed upon him in 2022, where the voices of 120,000 spectators hailed his work.
Harmonizing Timeless Canons and Contemporary Expression: Jackowski’s Artistic Odyssey
Jackowski’s sculptures, deeply rooted in the timeless canons of proportion and beauty established by ancient civilizations, bear the signature of perfection and harmony. His creations resonate with inquiries into the essence of human existence in the modern world, the interplay between past and present, and the intricacies of human relationships. This fusion of classical ideals with contemporary experiences, particularly elements of American pop art, bestows his work with a universal language that reinterprets 21st-century European art.
The Contemporary & Co Gallery, nestled in the heart of Cortina, is a bastion of international artistic marvels. Notable names such as Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana, and Jackowski himself, converge here. Amidst these luminaries also stand contemporary trailblazers like Endless, Michelangelo Galliani, Gionii David Parra, and Jeff Robb. This eclectic assembly serves as a testament to the universal appeal of Jackowski’s creations, resonating not only in his homeland but on a global scale.
For those who find themselves in the vicinity of the alpine wonderland where Lady Gaga once shared an espresso with Adam Driver, the invitation stands to join the gala at the gallery on August 25th at 6:00 PM. An evening of prosecco awaits, where attendees can engage in artful discourse with the maestro himself, Michał Jackowski.
The exhibition stands as a collaborative effort between Contemporary & Co Gallery and Art Style Magazine, embodying a celebration of artistic brilliance in the heart of the Italian Dolomites.
Hailing from Białystok, Poland, Michał Jackowski, born on September 14, 1978, is an alumnus of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. His creative journey has brought him back to his roots, where he lives and continues to sculpt wonders that bridge the chasm between eras and aesthetics.