Rust Publishing
RUST Publishing was founded on the belief of collectively aiming for the better of the photographic medium. Our practice therefore heavily emphasizes the visual language of an ever-changing postmodern society. Whilst constantly discussing the limitations of the medium, we strive to create a distinct experience with every publication we pursue. All in faith of achieving more together, the collective's goal is to promote niche publishing forms — zines, art books and photographic prints in both publishing and exhibition contexts.
Today RUST consists of Jakub Szachnowski (b. 1998 in Poland), Heiner L. Beisert (b. 1999 in Germany), Daria Izworska (b. 1995 in Poland), Katarzyna Szachnowska (b. 1999 in Poland) and Dominik Wojciechowski (b. 1993 in Poland). We identify as part of an emerging generation of photographers based between Poland and eastern Germany, focussed on the environmental approach to the documentary dimension of contemporary art.
Jakub Szachnowski (founder)
Visual artist and photographer. His practice centres primarily on the medium of photography, while he also actively develops projects across other artistic disciplines, including video art, animation, installation, mapping and scenography. He is a co-founder of the publishing collective RUST, the engine behind it and its designer.
jakub@rustpublishing.cc
Heiner L. Beisert (co-founder)
German visual artist. His focus lies on the portrayal of existential dimensions within the human condition intertwined with a topographic approach to the medium of photography. His work researches concepts of identity, space and time and deals with the recreation of solitude and mortality in the context of modern performance societies. In RUST he is responsible for communication and provides artistic supervision over projects.
heiner@rustpublishing.cc
Daria Izworska (editor)
(she/her) artist and editor, working between Kraków and Bristol. In her practice, she explores themes related to mechanisms of psychological control, disability, and relationality, using visual media and embodied methods. Graduated in Experimental Psychology, Photography and Journalism. In RUST, she takes care of the sequencing and texts.
daria@rustpublishing.cc
Dominik Wojciechowski (bookbinder)
Photographer and bookbinder. A graduate of the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava and of Croatian Studies at Adam Mickiewicz University, his photographic practice explores questions of identity and the relationships between individuals and space within diverse social contexts. He is the collective's bookbinder, developing authorial bookbinding projects, including collector boxes or handmade editions.
dominik@rustpublishing.cc
Kasia Szachnowska (coordinator)
Art historian and project coordinator at RUST Publishing. She oversees the publishing process from concept to completion, managing organizational aspects and ensuring smooth project execution while taking care of the entire process. She is also responsible for the online store operations, publication distribution, and coordinating new collaborations.
kasia@rustpublishing.cc
We're always open for collaborations and new ideas. Come say hi on Bracka street, write us directly or send us a message on info@rustpublishing.cc
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Rust Publishing
Bracka 2
31-005 Kraków, Poland
Rust Publishing is owned by the Południe Foundation and operates under its direct management. The foundation oversees all aspects of the publishing house, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.
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Fundacja Południe imienia Jana Karola Fydy
NIP: 6772497498
Wójtowska 7/8
30-020 Kraków, Poland