Work of the artists with ties to the Author’s Gallery of Jan Kaja and Jacek Soliński in the Kazimierz Wielki University Library

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the meetings with art organized for years in the Kazimierz Wielki University Library. It describes only part of its exhibition activity, namely displays of painting, photography, graphic art and sculpture ofartists with ties to the Author’s Gallery of Jan Kaja and Jacek Soliński. It also mentions other events organized jointly with the Author’s Gallery, including poetry meetings, lectures and jubilees celebrated in the library, the 35th and 40th anniversaries of the Gallery.The long-term cooperation with the owners of the Gallery, their appreciation, support, experience and professionalism contributed to regular art presentation in the University library. Some of the artists mentioned in the article cooperate or cooperated with the Gallery on a temporary basis, and some – regularly. The article also mentioned the artists who passed away, contributing significantly to development of Bydgoszcz culture. Presentations of artists have been made based on the list featured on the website of the Gallery and the list of artists with ties to the Author’s Gallery included in the jubilee publications: “Moments of Presence 1979–2004” and “The Status of Resonance 1979–2009.” The first exhibitions were organized in the old library building located on 30 Chodkiewicza Street. After moving to the new building in 2013, artists had an opportunity to present their works of art in specially adjusted, bright and spacious library rooms. Vernissages, poetry evenings and jubilees of the Gallery became important events in the cultural life of Bydgoszcz, an opportunity for exchange of opinions on arts, reflection on sources of creative inspiration and secrets of artistic techniques.