Portraits and Landscapes 2026

Portraits and Landscapes 2026 is the second edition of this acclaimed exhibition presented at RIVAA Gallery,

continuing a vibrant dialogue between tradition and contemporary photographic practice. This year’s edition brings

together the work of 35 photographers, offering a broad and compelling presentation of two timeless and foundational

genres of photography: portraiture and landscape.

The exhibition is organized by the Polish-American Photographic Club and features new works by Club members,

participating artists from the Association of Polish Art Photographers, as well as invited photographers from Poland

and the United Kingdom. Together, these artists create a dynamic international exchange, revealing a rich spectrum of

perspectives shaped by cultural heritage, artistic exploration, and individual experience.

Each participating photographer approaches these classical themes through their own distinctive visual language.

Some focus on the emotional depth and psychological presence of the human face, while others turn their lens toward

the majesty, stillness, or energy of natural and urban environments. From intimate portraits to expansive landscapes,

the works on display explore identity, memory, time, and place.

A special highlight of this second edition is the participation of renowned artists whose work has significantly shaped

the history of contemporary photography, including Tomek Sikora, Piotr Jaxa, Ryszard Horowitz, Ewa Rubinstein,

Tamara Pieńko and Tomasz Grzyb. Their presence brings historical continuity, artistic depth, and a meaningful

intergenerational dialogue to the exhibition.

Portraits and Landscapes 2026 invites viewers to discover how genres rooted in photographic tradition continue to

evolve and remain relevant in the contemporary world. The exhibition is both a tribute to the enduring strength of

portraiture and landscape, and a platform for new interpretations that transcend geography, generations, and styles.

Ultimately, it is a celebration of artistic individuality and shared humanity—seen through the eyes of photographers

who find beauty, truth, and connection in every frame.

The exhibition will feature a special performance by the legendary Polish jazz musician Krzysztof Medyna.

Exhibition Information

Opening Reception (Vernissage): May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

Closing Reception (Finissage): May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

Curators

Dariusz Kanarek

Piotr Olszewski

Małgorzata Sobocka

Artists

Members of the Polish-American Photographic Club

Grażyna Benkowska, Edward Bochnak, Wiesław Burdzy, Damian Grabski, Ryszard Horowitz, Dariusz Kanarek,

Tomasz Klimek, Matt Klimek, Wojtek Kubik, Edward Madej, Marta Medyna, Małgorzata Olszewska, Piotr Olszewski,

Aneta Pieróg-Sudoł, Ewa Rubinstein, Mira Satryan, Kazimierz Śmieszko, Małgorzata Sobocka, Justyn Suric, Sabina

Szafrankowska, Jolanta Szczepkowska, Uta Szczerba, Jacek Szymula, Małgorzata Tambor, Tomasz Wielgomas,

Regina Wypych, Marian Żak, Zosia Zeleska-Bobrowski, Ewa Zeller.

Members of the Association of Polish Art Photographers

Tomasz Grzyb, Ryszard Horowitz, Piotr Jaxa, Dariusz Kanarek, Tamara Pieńko, Tomek Sikora, Sabina

Szafrankowska.

Guest Exhibiting Artists

Agnieszka Konarska (U.K.), Izabela Łapińska (Poland), Krzysztof Opaliński (Poland), Artur Frątczak (Poland).