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Remembering those who passed away in 2024
biznesistyl
November 1, 2024
It is with regret that we said goodbye to Emil Polit, an outstanding painter from Rzeszów. more >>
Servant of beauty
Niedziela
February 6, 2024
Emil Polit was one of the most famous and respected painters and a long-time lecturer at the Fine Arts Preparatory Academy in Rzeszów more >>
Remembering Emil Polit
Polish Radio Rzeszów
January 16, 2024
The following people talk about Emil Polit: Maria Polit, the painter's wife, Peter and Greg Polit, the artist's sons, and prof. Magdalena Rabizo-Birek, art and literature critic, Jacek Nowak, president of the Podkarpackie Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts and Adam Gaczyński. more >>
Emil Polit awarded the Golden Cross of Merit
hej.rzeszow.pl
January 11, 2024
Family, friends and representatives of the world of culture and local government said goodbye to Emil Polit. The funeral mass took place in the Rzeszów cathedral. The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, posthumously awarded him the Gold Cross of Merit in recognition of his acomplishments. more >>
Emil Polit awarded top honor by the President of the Republic of Poland
nowiny24
January 9, 2024
Family, friends, artists and government officials said goodbye to Emil Polit on Tuesday. The Polish painter, known in Poland and abroad, was posthumously awarded the Golden Cross of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, for his achievements in artistic and creative activities. more >>
Emil Polit's last farewell
TVP3
January 9, 2024
Family, friends, government officials and residents of Rzeszów today said goodbye to Emil Polit, a well-known and respected painter and teacher. The funeral mass was celebrated in the Cathedral, where, among other things, his paintings and polychrome are located. President Andrzej Duda posthumously awarded the artist the Golden Cross of Merit.
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Emil Polit's last farewell
GOVERNMENT OF PODKARPACKIE VOIVODESHIP
January 9, 2024
Family, friends and representatives of the world of culture and local government said goodbye to Emil Polit today. The funeral mass took place in the Rzeszów cathedral. The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, posthumously awarded him the Gold Cross of Merit in recognition of his services to the community. The initiative to award the decoration came from Marshal Władysław Ortyl. During the funeral ceremony, the cross was handed over to the family by Voivode Teresa Kubas-Hul, assisted by Governor Władysław Ortyl. more >>
Farewell to the painter and teacher Emil Polit in Rzeszów
Polish Radio
January 9, 2024
Emil Polit, a Rzeszów artist and teacher who died last Thursday, was buried today at the Wilkowyja municipal cemetery in Rzeszów. more >>
Emil Polit's last farewell
Catholic Radio VIA
January 9, 2024
Today, in the Rzeszów cathedral, we say goodbye to Emil Polit, a famous painter from Rzeszów and a valued teacher. more >>
Ha muerto Emil Polit
hamuerto.com
January 9, 2024
Emil Polit ha fallecido, y aquí puedes dejar un mensaje de apoyo a sus familiares y enterarte de las novedades informativas alrededor de la muerte de Emil Polit. more >>
Emil Polit, an outstanding painter from Rzeszów, has died.
rzeszow.wyborcza.pl
January 5, 2024
Emil Polit, a renowned artist from Rzeszów, died on January 4. more >>
Emil Polit, an outstanding painter from Rzeszów, has died.
Art Preparatory Academy, Rzeszow, Poland
January 5, 2024
It is with great regret that we inform you that on January 4, 2024, Emil Polit, a long-time teacher of drawing and painting at the State Secondary School of Fine Arts, passed away. He was an outstanding colorist painter and teacher who educated many generations of current visual artists. more >>
Emil Polit - an outstanding Polish painter - has died.
nowiny24
January 5, 2024
Emi Polit, an outstanding artist associated with Rzeszów and Podkarpacie, has died. Winner of numerous international, national and regional awards. A man who is endlessly kind to other people. A teacher who loves young people and is loved by them. more >>
One of the most famous and appreciated painters - Emil Polit - has died.
TVP3
January 4, 2024
One of the most famous and appreciated painters - Emil Polit - has died
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Emil Polit is dead. A painter of admiration for the beauty of the world
biznesistyl
January 4, 2024
Emil Polit, an outstanding painter from Rzeszów, has died. Information about his death was confirmed by Eryk Thol from the Art Exhibitions Office in Rzeszów. And in mid-December he hosted our journalist, Antoni Adamski, and photographer, Tadeusz Poźniak, at his home. They talked about his vision of painting, full of admiration for the beauty of the world and the harmony prevailing in it. more >>
Emil Polit - an outstanding Polish painter - has died.
Rzeszow Naszemiasto
January 4, 2024
Emi Polit, an outstanding artist associated with Rzeszów and Podkarpacie, has died. more >>
Remembering Emil Polit: A Farewell to a World-Renowned Polish Painter
January 4, 2024
On January 4th, 2024, the world mourned the loss of a true artistic luminary, Emil Polit, the renowned Polish painter whose canvases spoke a universal language of beauty and emotion. His passing marked the end of an era, leaving an indelible void in the art world that extended far beyond the borders of his native Poland. more >>
Emil Polit. Seeing clearly, in amazement…
biznesistyl
December 12, 2023
Emil Polit's paintings are a vision full of admiration for the beauty of the world and the harmony prevailing in it. Images recognizable at first glance lead us to the world of dreams and inner, inexplicable beauty. more >>
Emil's painting is a top seller at auction
Podkarpackie Hospicjum - October 8, 2013
Emil's painting "Concert with Lilies" was a top seller at the charitable auction to benefit the regional Children's Hospice. more >>
Emil's painting breaks records at auction
Nowiny - October 7, 2012
Emil’s painting was an all-time record and the top draw by a wide margin at the charitable auction to benefit the regional Children’s Hospice. more >>
Emil Polit - Individual Exhibit
September 8, 2011
BWA, Rzeszow, Poland
Art of South East Poland– Vilnus 2011
August 18, 2011
Vilnus Lithuania & Rzeszow, Poland
Emil Polit's paintings were displayed in ARKA gallery in Vilnus, Lithuania, and then the exhibit was displayed in Rzeszow, Poland. more >>
„Traveling Art”
June 14, 2011
Gallery „Faust”, Krakow, Poland
Gallery „Faust” displayed Emil Polit's works from the „Wiśniowa pachnąca malarstwem 2010” art collection. more >>
Emil Polit Exhibition
September 16th, 2010
Galeria na Najwyzszym Poziomie, Rzeszow, Poland
Polish public television, art socienty, and business community invite to Emil Polit's individual exhibit. The exhibit inaugurates the opening of Rzeszow's newest Art gallery. more >>
Emil Polit Exhibition to Benefit WFYI
August 19th, 2010
Beautopia Art Gallery, Fishers, IN
Join WFYI at Beautopia Art Gallery from 6:30 to 9 pm. more >>
Individual Art Exhibit
August 19th, 2010
Beautopia Art Gallery, Fishers, IN
Join WFYI at Beautopia Art Gallery, 9623 Windermere Blvd., Fishers, on Thursday, August 19th for the exhibit opening from 6:30 to 9 pm. more >>
Online Gallery
January 31, 2010
Online Gallery has been updated with sixty new paintings.
Individual Art Exhibit
BWA, Krosno, Poland
September 22 to October 22, 2009
The art of Emil Polit seen at the exhibit presents a new, pure art form. more >>
Polish Artists in greek Lamiai
Municipal Art. gallery of Lamia, Greece
September 15-29, 2009
The Art of Emil Polit and other Polish artists was presented in Lamia, Greece as part of the partner city cultural exchange. more >>
Artists delivered, now it is your turn
Gazeta Wyborcza - May 15, 2009
The Rzeszow theater hosted an art auction in support of the initiative to build a new facility for the only children's hospice in the podkarpacie province. Among those who donated are renowned artists like Emil Polit. more >>
"Art Unites"
European Parliament Exhibit - April 29, 2009
European Parliameny hosts an art exibit with the works of Emil Polit an other Polish artists. Pełny artykuł >>
Charitable auction for children's hospice
Gazeta Wyborcza - April 9, 2009
Over 100 works of art were donated by artists and art collectors. Proceeds will go towards building a base for the children’s hospice. Among those that donated are renowned artists like Emil Polit. The painting donated by Emil Polit is featured in the article. more >>
Portraits of Women by Emil Polit
VIP Bizness & Styl - February, 2009
VIP Business and Style Magazine features Emil Polit's women portraits.
Emil Polit's works have unique distinguishable, recognizable form and style. This is valued by institutional and private collectors around the world. Emil's Art is the color that portrays sadness, melancholy, but also joy, youth, admiration, and overall harmony with the world. more >>
Charitable auction for children's hospice
Nowiny - February 26, 2009
Emil Polit donates one of his paintings to help a local children’s hospice. more >>
Olejni szefowie miasta
Gazeta.pl - January 26, 2009
City of Rzeszow has comissioned Emil Polit to paint portraits of the former city mayors and presidents. more >>
Home-A-Rama
September 20 - October 5, 2008
Indianapolis Home-A-Rama features four of Emil Polit's paintings.
Individual Art Exhibition
August 15th-September 6th
Emil's Indiana, Poland, Amsterdam and Paris themes were on display more >>
Emil Polit Exhibition to benefit WFYI
WFYI Teleplex Magazine – August, 2008
Emil Polit's Individual Exhibit Announcment featured in WFYI Teleplex Magazine more >>
Emil Polit visits WFYI
Emil Polit visits the new WFYI facilities photo >>
Emil Polit Exhibition to Benefit WFYI
August 15, 2008
WFYI and Masterpiece Gallery present the work of renowned artist Emil Polit during his 2008 exhibit more >>
Spend the evening with renowned Polish artist
August 14, 2008
WFYI and Masterpiece Gallery invite you to an exclusive exhibition preview of renowned Polish artist, Emil Polit on August 14 more >>
Individual exhibit preview
July 20th, 2008
Exhibit Preview will be open in the Rose Room of the Village of West Clay community center on July 20th, from 2p.m. to 8p.m. more >>
Local Gallery Features Award-Winning Polish Artist With Indiana Ties
At Geist.com – July 7, 2008
Geist residents will have a unique opportunity next month to view the work of a world renowned artist with Indiana ties. WFYI and Masterpiece Gallery will present the paintings of Emil Polit, one of the most recognized names in Polish art, with an exhibit that opens on August 15 featuring Indiana, Poland, Amsterdam and Paris themes. more >>
Interior Design
Indianapolis Monthly – Summer, 2008
Summer 2008 Indianapolis Monthly features Emil's works.
Radio Interview
Radio Rzeszów, June 5, 2008
Emil Polit discusses his Honorary Membership in the Arts Association of the podkarpacie province, and the association's newest initiative of bringing art exhibits to non-traditional venues.
Arts Association of the podkarpacie province
May 31, 2008
Emil Polit becomes the first Honorary Member of the Arts Association of the podkarpacie province.
Interior Design
Indianapolis Monthly – April, 2008
April 2008 Indianapolis Monthly features Emil's works from th 2006 exhibit in Indianapolis.
XI Grand Auction of Polish Contemporary Art 2008
March 16, 2008, New York, NY, USA
Emil Polit's painting auctioned at a charitable fundraiser sponsored by Consulate General of the Republic of Poland. Proceeds from the auction support Polish culture in Poland and abroad more >>
Exhibit Bliźniemu Swemu
November - March, 2008
Exhibit is displayed in major Polish cities (Warszawa, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Wrocław, Rzeszów). Exhibit is concluded with a charitable auction. more >>
Dream Home Supplement
Indianapolis Monthly – November, 2007
November Indianapolis Monthly showcases several of Emil Polit's paintings more >>
Dag & Art
October 19 – November 9, 2007
Emil Polit will participate in a major Polish art retrospective in France. He will be one of twenty renowned Polish artists featured in the exhibit more >>
Triennale of Polish Modern Art
October 11 - December 2, 2007
Works of Emil Polit are exhibited at "Fall Confrontations" exhibit in Rzeszow, Poland.
2007 Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home
September 1–16, 2007
Indianapolis Monthly dream home features seven of Emil Polit's paintings. Dream home opens more >>
Podkarpacie chamber of business
May 26 2007
The fifth grand awards of the podkarpacie province chamber of business were presented at the the congress room of Hotel Rzeszów. An art charity auction was conducted at the event. Proceeds from sale of Emil Polit's art were donated to orphanage in Nowa Sarzyna, Poland.
Polskie Krajobrazy w Indianie
Przedsiębiorca podkarpacki – April 2007
A renowned artist from podkarpacie region has recently returned from his artistic trip to Indiana. His art was presented in Masterpiece Gallery more >>
Masterpiece Gallery Exhibit
Masterpiece Gallery, October – November 2006, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Masterpiece Gallery hosts a reception for Emil Polit on October 6, 2006, 5pm-8pm. Exhibit lasts from October 6 - 28 and features over 50 of the artist's works. more >>
WFYI exhibit preview
October 5, 2006
WFYI promotes Emil Polit's exhibit. Masterpiece galery hosts exhibit preview night for WFYI. Exhibit coverage and interview with the artist will air later this week on WFYI TV 20. video >>
Renowned Artist from Poland - Emil Polit
Indianapolis Monthly – October, 2006
Emil Polit's Individual Exhibit Announcement featured in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine more >>
Emil Polit Exhibition to benefit WFYI
WFYI Teleplex Magazine – October, 2006
Emil Polit's Individual Exhibit Announcment featured in WFYI Teleplex Magazine more >>
Art of the Matter
September 30, 2006
Travis DiNicola interviews Emil Polit. Interview airs on the September 30, 2006 Art of the Matter radio show on WFYI FM 90.1 listen >>
For Couples - Gallery features works of Emil Polit
Lawrence Topics - September 27, 2006
Lawrence Topics announces Emil Polit's exhibit more >>
WFYI TV Announcement
September, 2006
WFYI airs television announcement promoting Emil Polit's exhibit watch >>
Renowned Artist Emil Polit Art Exhibition
WFYI Teleplex Magazine – September, 2006
Emil Polit's Individual Exhibit Announcment featured in WFYI Teleplex Magazine more >>
Individual exhibit
Małopolska Galeria Sztuki Dwór Karwacjanów, May 12 - 30, 2006, Gorlice, Poland.
Emil's works can be seen throughout May at the main exhibit hall at the Gorlice Gallery of Modern Art. more >>
Najważniejszy cel akcji
Dziennik Polski, Podkarpacie – March 11, 2006
Wrocław is yet another city which hosts the works of polish greatest artists. Emil Polit is a long time supporter of this charitable event. Full Story >>
The Great Tenth Auction of Polish Modern Art
March 5, 2006, New York, NY, USA
Emil Polit's painting auctioned at a charitable fundraiser sponsored by Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Nowy Dziennik - Polish Daily News and the International Committee on Journalism.
Faith and Life: Contemporary and Traditional
February 28, 2006 - TVP 3
Television program Contemporary and Traditional features the life and religious art of Emil Polit. watch >>
Zbigniew Jan Krygowski Award
Art Exhibit Institute in Rzeszow, Poland– December 15, 2005
A Zbigniew Jan Krygowski Award is presented to Emil Polit at the opening of an Art of 2005 exibit in Rzeszow, Poland.
Caritas
December 2005, Rzeszów
Painting auctioned at a charitable fundraiser sponsored by Caritas
Individual exhibit
Diocese Museum – Rzeszów, Poland - November 6, 2005
Individual exhibit in the Rzeszów Diocese Museum enhances XIX Christian Culture Days, commemorating pope John Paul II the Great.
Exhibit Bliźniemu Swemu
November 2005 – April 2006
Exhibit is displayed in major Polish cities (Warszawa, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Wrocław, Rzeszów). Exhibit is concluded with a charitable auction.
Distincion award at the Pozostań z nami Panie exhibit
October 27, 2005
Emil Polit receives one of the three distinctions at the Pozostań z nami Panie exhibit.
Zapadają w pamięć
Nasz Dziennik - October 26, 2005
A well known artist Emil Polit, creator of the Rzeszów Cathedral frescos, celebrates 40 years of his artistic work. Art critics agree, Emil Polit proves his mastery in creating a unique mood through color, structure, composition. You can sense melancholy, nostalgia, sadness, pain, suffering, or joy,
admiration,
appeasement
reconciliation with the world. more >>
Widzieć jasno, w zachwyceniu
Nowiny - October 19, 2005
Emil Polit's art is a suggestive vision of a world pondering on its beauty, and wholeness. It is a vision that is presented to, but not imposed upon the viewer. more >>
Z moich obrazów emanuje spokój
Przedsiębiorca podkarpacki – September/October 2005
Forty years have
passed
… celebrating Emil Polit's jubilee. more >> Housetrends - Indianapolis, Fall 2005, Vol. I, Issue 5
Emil Polit's "Water Lillies" featured in Housetrends magazine.
Wernisaż Jubilata
Gazeta Wyborcza - October 7, 2005
Emil Polit's exhibit attracts crowds to the Rzeszów Art Exhibit Institute. This is the 40th Anniversary exhibit. more >>
Polita Świat Ulotny
Gazeta Wyborcza - October 7, 2005
Emil Polit, a great and well known artist displays his work at the Rzeszów Art Exhibit Institute to commamorate 40 years of his artistic work. It is worth to emerge yourself in the world of pastel colors and unclear shapes. more >> 40th Anniversary Exhibit
October 6th, 2005
A major individual exhibit featuring over 100 art pieces took place in the Art Exhibit Institute in Rzeszow, Poland on October 6th, 2005. Many art lovers and public figures attended the exhibit opening. Statue Miłosierny Samarytanin was presented by Caritas of the Rzeszów diocese. Emil received letters of congratulations from city major Tadeusz Ferenc, european parlament representative Mieczysław Janowski, vice-govenor Stanisław Długosz and bishop Kazimierz Górny among others.
Home-A-Rama
August 20 - September 5, 2005
Indianapolis Home-A-Rama features ten of Emil Polit's paintings.
Man of Culture
August 2005
Emil Polit featured as one of prominent men of culture on the city of Rzeszow official web site.
http://www.erzeszow.pl/1138,1203,3305/3305/
Benedicto XVI recordó también la beatificación celebrada esa mañana en Polonia
L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO - June 24, 2005
Emil Polit's painting of the blessed Findysz featured on the front page of L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO more >>
http://www.findysz.pl/
Modern Polish Art
Polish Consulate General– New York, May 2005
Emil Polit's paintings auctioned at a charitable fundraiser sponsored by Polish consulate in New York and Wiesław Ochman.
Caritas
Rzeszów, May 2005
Painting auctioned at a charitable fundraiser sponsored by Caritas
Encyclopedia of Rzeszow (1354 - 2004)
ISBN: 83-920461-5-3, 2004
Emil's biography and a piece "Summer" featured on pages 459- 460.
Masterpiece Gallery Exhibit
Masterpiece Gallery, Indianapolis, IN, May - June, 2004
Masterpiece Gallery hosted a reception for Emil Polit May 14, 2004 which featured over 50 of the artist's works.
Polish-born artist evokes memories
Indianapolis Star, June 4, 2004
When Emil Polit was growing up in a village in Poland, he was enchanted by his surroundings.
That enchantment later became the foundation for his work as a landscape artist, an important component
of a career that has earned him accolades and awards throughout Europe. Now Polit has come to America,
with a show at Masterpiece Gallery on the Northside. Landscapes are part of the exhibition, along with
still-life paintings and portraits.
Gallery Walk gets May off on a run
Indianapolis Star May 2, 2004
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