Zbigniew Libera (born on July 7, 1959) is a Polish artist hailing from Pabianice, Poland. His artistic creations are categorized within the realms of pop art and critical art, and he frequently employs his works as a means to address political and societal matters.
Regarded as one of Poland’s most prominent contemporary artists, Libera has often been labeled the “Pioneer of Critical Art”. He gained significant recognition for his controversial artwork from 1996 titled “LEGO Concentration Camp,” which portrays a Nazi concentration camp constructed using Lego bricks. This piece generated substantial controversy, including threats of legal action from The Lego Group.
In addition to his provocative work, Libera is renowned for his photography and videography, including works such as “Intimate Rites” (1984), “How to Train Little Girls” (1987), and “Pozytywy” (English: Positives). The series “Pozytywy” features Libera’s photographs capturing the lives of individuals residing in war-torn cities.
