The Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland was founded in 1382. It’s the most important place of worship of Virgin Mary in the world. For hundreds of years it has been a pilgrimage destination. Nowadays, nearly 4 millions of pilgrims come from 74 countries across the world.
Walking pilgrimages are most popular. It is also a tradition that people of the same occupation pilgrimage together.
The Monastery’s biggest treasure is the miraculous icon of the Virgin Marry, which origin is shrouded in mystery. The place is commonly thought to be the spiritual capital of Poland.
Independent documentary and portrait photographer. He studied photography at European Academy of Photography in Warsaw. He participated in numerous workshops, e.g. Transmission pour l’Image in Perpignan, France.
Arkadiusz works mostly on long term projects dealing with social issues.
Awards 2021
PX3, Prix De La Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention Award, Paris, France,
Center of Contemporary Artists, 2021 Edition, Finalist, Italy,
The Fine Art Photography Awards, Nominee Award, London, The UK,
2020
Black & White Magazine, Portfolio Contest Winner, The USA,
PX3, Prix De La Photographie Paris, Gold Winner, Paris, France,
PX3, Prix De La Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention Award, Paris, France,
Listed on MEET 2020 First Edition,,
2019
Tokyo International Foto Award, Gold Winner, in category People, Tokyo, Japan,
Black & White Magazine, Portfolio Contest Winner, The USA,
IPA 2019, Honorable Mention in Category Editorial / Press, Photo Essay, The USA,
2018
Tokyo International Foto Award, Honorable Mention in category People, Culture, Tokyo, Japan,
Grand Press Photo, Finalist, Warsaw, Poland,
SIPA Award 2018, Finalist, Italy,
2016
SIPA Award 2016, Remarkable Award in category Storyboard, Italy,
National Geographic Photo Contest, 1st place in category Reportage, Poland,
Grand Press Photo 2016, 2nd place in category Long Term Project, Documentary, Poland,
SIPA Awards 2016, finalist, Italy,
2014
2nd place in BZ WBK Press Photo in category Culture, Reportage, Poland,
2nd place in BZ WBK Press Photo in category Daily Life, Reportage, Poland,
2013
Grand Prix in National Geographic Photography Photography Contest, Poland,
1st place in category Reportage in the National Geographic Photography Contest, Poland,
Honorable Mention at IPA Contest in category Deeper Perspective, The USA,
Honorable Mention at IPA Contest in category People, Portrait, The USA,
2012
Final selection round for the Noorderlicht Photography Festival, Netherlands,
Honorable Mention in the International Photography Awards in the category fine art, landscape, The USA,
