Erazm Ciołek
Polish photographer and author
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
November 13th, 2012
12 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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A Polish photographer and author specialized in capturing various aspects of life and culture in Poland. Focused on the preservation of memory through visual storytelling, published several works showcasing the interactions between people and their environments. Involved in numerous exhibitions that highlighted photography as an important medium for cultural expression.
Published photography books on Polish culture
Participated in multiple photography exhibitions
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