Andrew Matuszewski, Composition M 61

monotype, ink, paper, size 70 x 50 cm, signed on the back "Andrzej Matuszewski 61" and "M61" at the bottom of the composition

Andrzej Matuszewski (1924 - 2008) is a painter, happener, art theorist and critic. He earned his diploma at the Poznan State Higher School of Fine Arts in Waclaw Taranczewski's studio in 1949. Founder and member of the R-55 Group - the first post-war art group that laid the foundation for the development of modern contemporary art in Poland. A pioneer of new trends and a visionary heading towards conceptual art, performance and philosophy of art. His works are in all major collections of modern art in Poland.