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Rafał Olbiński, (born February 21, 1943 in Kielce) - Polish painter, graphic artist and poster creator, and one of the representatives of the Polish poster school. 

His works are exhibited in numerous galleries and museums (the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art in Toyama, the Carnegie Foundation in New York and the Poster Museum in Wilanów), as well as collected by private collectors around the world. Rafał Olbiński started cooperation with such magazines as "The New York Times", "Newsweek", "Bloomberg Businessweek" and "Der Spiegel". In Poland he dealt with, among others, designing album covers, e.g. for Krzysztof Klenzon's Say Dude, Where Have You Been (Pronit SX 1614) and Breakout Żagiel Ziemi (Pronit SX 1821). From 1997 to 2003, he regularly created covers for the Polish monthly psychological magazine "Charaktery" and was a co-creator of the magazine's graphic image.

 His work has been widely awarded at many international competitions. In 1995, he received the first prize in the "New York City Capital of the World" competition - for a poster promoting New York as the capital of the world. In 1994 he was awarded the so-called International Oscar for the most unforgettable poster in the world in the "Prix Savignac" competition in Paris, and in 1976 first prize in the competition of the Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg. By the mid-1990s, he had accumulated approximately 100 awards. (Wikipedia)

Rafał Olbiński

Inkography, „Night of the shooting star", Rafał Olbiński, 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography, „Night of the shooting star", Rafał Olbiński, 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Inkography, „Night of the shooting star", Rafał Olbiński, 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

The artwork "Night of the Shooting Star" by Rafał Olbiński is a quintessential example of Polish surrealism and magical realism. The artist masterfully employs poetic metaphors to construct a composition centered on the dualism between the real and the dream worlds.
A perfectly smooth water surface creates a strong horizontal division. Above it lies a peaceful, daylight landscape featuring a majestic white swan—a traditional symbol of purity and classical beauty. Below the surface, the water seamlessly transforms into the depth of a nocturnal, cosmic sky. Immersed in this underwater realm is a melancholic female figure, seamlessly integrated with a starry constellation and a crescent moon.
Olbiński brilliantly inverts perspective and plays with the viewer's perception. The subconscious and hidden elements (night, dreams) gain a monumental depth here, serving as the very foundation for waking reality. The piece captivates through its technical precision, smooth color gradients, and subtle chiaroscuro.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Conspiratorial choice", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Conspiratorial choice", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Conspiratorial choice", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

"Conspiratorial Choice" by Rafał Olbiński is a quintessential piece of magical realism. The artist transforms a ballerina’s tutu into a café table, creating a poetic, multifaceted metaphor. Two empty chairs and a bottle of wine imply anticipation, an intimate game, or the titular secret pact. Olbiński masterfully merges classical craftsmanship with surreal wit, provoking the viewer to seek hidden meanings within the realm of dreams and the subconscious. It remains a captivating study of mystery and feminine beauty.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „General Electric - Advertising Campaign", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „General Electric - Advertising Campaign", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „General Electric - Advertising Campaign", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: II/XX

This artwork by Rafał Olbiński, created for a "General Electric advertising campaign", masterfully merges surrealist poetry with the pragmatism of applied art. The dynamic composition depicts a sailing ship braving a turbulent sea. Olbiński avoids literal marketing imagery, employing metaphor instead: the power of the ocean and the advancing vessel symbolize innovation, reliability, and human determination to harness nature. The artist’s signature precision, subtle chiaroscuro, and deep blues create a dramatic yet harmonious atmosphere, redefining the boundaries of 1980s commercial illustration.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Leda and the swan", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Leda and the swan", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Leda and the swan", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with the passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

In "Leda and the Swan",Rafał Olbiński masterfully reinterprets the classical Greek myth with his signature touch of magical realism. Moving away from the violent undertones historically associated with the tale, Olbiński transforms the narrative into a serene, fairy-tale allegory of love.
The central focus is the nude figure of Leda, resting gracefully while enveloped by the swan's protective wing. The swan, representing the hidden god Zeus, gently guards her slumber. Set against a tranquil lake surrounded by a lush grove, the scene balances delicate eroticism with an overarching sense of peace.
Olbinski's meticulous technique elevates the composition, using smooth color gradients and lyrical metaphors to explore the subconscious. By replacing conflict with tender intimacy, the artwork invites viewers into a poetic dreamworld where myth and beauty seamlessly unite.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Love-philtre", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Love-philtre", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Love-philtre", 66,5 x 51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

In “Love-philtre”, Rafał Olbiński orchestrates his signature interplay between illusion, desire, and metaphor concealed within familiar forms. An apparently idyllic landscape is split into dual realities — night and day, consciousness and longing, the tangible and the imagined. The central image of a bottle unfolding into a spiraling path becomes a symbol of love as an intoxicating force: seductive, transformative, and leading toward the unknown. The theatrical curtain suggests that love itself is a staged performance in which each figure assumes a predetermined role. As often in Olbiński’s work, visual elegance contrasts with an unsettling ambiguity, reminding us that love can be both a promise of liberation and a delicate illusion from which escape is never easy.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Return to Itaka", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Return to Itaka", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Return to Itaka", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

"Return to Itaka" by Rafał Olbiński is a quintessential example of surrealizm and symbolism, seamlessly weaving ancient myth with painterly metaphor. The central female figure, embodying a classical ideal of beauty, fluidly transforms into a winding white path that stretches toward the horizon. This visual metamorphosis serves as a poetic interpretation of longing, fidelity, and the lifelong journey to a symbolic home—the titular Ithaca. The artist masterfully employs a contrast between vibrant greenery and a dramatic, twilight sky, building a deeply oneiric and mysterious atmosphere. Departing from overt eroticism, the work focuses on neoclassical harmony and statuesque grace. Olbiński invites the viewer into an intellectual game, turning the landscape into an ambiguous rebus about human desire. It is a captivating study of nostalgia, where the human form merges with nature to symbolize the ultimate destination.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Price: 2 200,00 zł
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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Romance in the moon", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Romance in the moon", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „Romance in the moon", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: I/XX

Rafał Olbiński’s "Romance in the Moon" encapsulates the essence of magical realism, masterfully blending classical order with the unbridled poetry of a dream. The composition juxtaposes the monumental landscape of Rome's Colosseum with an intimate, profoundly metaphorical scene. The silhouette of a woman resting on a chair bridges the earthly and the cosmic—her raised legs seamlessly transform into geometric crescent moons. This surreal anatomical transformation, a hallmark of Olbiński’s visual lexicon, defies the laws of physics in favor of dream logic. The presence of a shield and spear in the foreground introduces an ambiguous dialogue with ancient mythology, hinting at a hidden tension between conflict and solace, war and love. Executed with Renaissance-like precision, the artwork evokes a profound sense of melancholy, inviting the viewer to decode the intimate mystery of the night.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Price: 2 200,00 zł
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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „The shape of the intimate illusion", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „The shape of the intimate illusion", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, print, „The shape of the intimate illusion", 66,5x51,5 cm, modern art, contemporary art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Dimensions with passpartout and frame: 66,5 x 51,5 cm

Inkography number: V/XX

he Shape of the Intimate Illusion by Rafał Olbiński captures the essence of magical realism. The central motif features an intimate encounter between two profiles suspended in a boundless night. The artist masterfully manipulates light, which projects directly from the man's eye to illuminate the woman's face. This beam symbolizes deep emotional and intellectual insight, while crafting the "illusion" of the title. The cosmic backdrop with a crescent moon evokes a poetic atmosphere where the boundary between dream and reality dissolves.

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

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Dispatched within: 5 days

Price: 2 200,00 zł
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Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, „Don Giovani", 49 x 34 cm, modern art

Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, „Don Giovani", 49 x 34 cm, modern art
Rafał Olbiński, Inkography, „Don Giovani", 49 x 34 cm, modern art

Inkography by Rafał Olbiński, signed by the artist himself in the lower right corner, numbered and marked with a dry stamp (lower left corner). The price of the work includes pass-partout and binding.

Dimensions (without frame): 49 x 34 cm

Inkography number: IV/XX

Rafał Olbiński is the architect of our dreams, encapsulating unrestrained, ambiguous visions in his works. A man of modern renaissance who touches our sensibilities in every detail. A cult figure of Polish and world art.

Availability: available

Dispatched within: 5 days

Price: 1 800,00 zł
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