Andrzej Wiktor

Artist

Andrzej Wiktor

Andrzej Wiktor was born in Stalowa Wola in 1973. A graduate of the Łódź Film School, he is a photographer, photojournalist and graphic artist with twenty-five years of professional experience.

Wiktor began his career in press photography and worked as a reporter in countries including Chechnya, Israel, Iraq and Russia. He photographed for Polska The Times and worked as a photojournalist for the Polish Press Agency and Rzeczpospolita. He has been a member of the Association of Polish Journalists since 2003 and was a member of the Association of Polish Art Photographers from 2010 to 2024.

In 2015, he expanded his practice into graphic art, developing works through heliogravure and gum-oil printing. By combining hybrid photography with the material and visual qualities of these specialized processes, he creates images that move beyond documentary representation and occupy a distinctive place within contemporary fine art photography.

Alongside his independent artistic practice, Wiktor continues to undertake commissioned and documentary projects. His work has been presented in Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States and has received numerous awards in photography and photojournalism.

Recognition

Selected awards

2023

Honourable Mention · Foto Odlot

FIAP 20th International Nonconventional Photography Competition

2021

Honourable Mention · 23rd Biennial of Photography

Photographic and digital image-processing techniques · Ostrów Cultural Centre

2012

First Prize · Culture and Art

BZ WBK Press Foto 2012 · photo essay portraying participants in the Battle of Grunwald reenactment

2011

Honourable Mention · People

National Geographic Photography Competition · The Battle of Grunwald / Proud of Poland

2011

Grand Prix and First Prize · Every Person

Open Photography Championships, Olsztyn · Buchurt series

2010

Second Prize · Portrait / Photojournalism

BZ WBK Press Foto · portraits of Wojciech Olejniczak

2003

Special Prize · We Are the Champions

Polish Press Photography Competition

2001

Third Prize · Culture

Mes pro peace

2000

First and Third Prizes · Everyday Life

Polish Press Photography Competition · reportages on homelessness in Warsaw and Anatomy Lesson; European Press Agency special prize