The news of the painter's passing was confirmed on Friday by the Katarzyna Napiórkowska Art Gallery.
Fałat was one of Poland's most respected contemporary artists, celebrated for his significant contributions to art and education, including receiving the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture.
His works are held in major collections across Poland, including the National Museum in Warsaw, the National Museum in Kraków, and the National Gallery Zachęta.
Fałat died after a long and serious illness, spending his final years in his beloved Nadrzecze with his close family. For decades, he collaborated with the Katarzyna Napiórkowska Art Gallery, which organized numerous exhibitions of his work.
His artistic style was characterized by a unique and consistent vision, marked by empathy and a keen awareness of contemporary issues in Poland and its historical heritage.
Additionally, he founded the European Academy of Arts in 1992, one of Poland's first private art institutions with an international profile, emphasizing a classical model of artistic education.
Fałat’s impact on the art world extended beyond his own creations; he was a vocal advocate for reforming the art scene in Poland, actively engaging in movements that sought to connect art more closely with the social and political realities of his time. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of artists and art enthusiasts alike.
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