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Author: Mateusz Gałęski | Publish date: 24 April 2026

88th anniversary of the birth of Zofia Nasierowska

24 April 2026, Author: Mateusz Gałęski

One of the most outstanding Polish photographers, patron of the Municipal Public Library in Ełk, in 2009 she was awarded the White Lily Award in Ambassador of Ełk category.

Today, on the 88th anniversary of his birth, we remember an extraordinary figure - Zofia Nasierowska Street.

Zofia Nasierowska was born on April 24, 1938, and She began her adventure with photography when she was only seven years old. Already at the age of 11 presented her first exhibition. She specialized in landscape and reportages, but she achieved real mastery in portraiture. She is the author of photos of famous figures from the world of theatre, film, art and science.

Zofia Nasierowska lived in the area for over 20 years Ełk, being very involved in the cultural life of the capital of Masuria. For in 2009 she received the White Lily Award in the Ambassador category Ełk.

She passed away on October 3, 2011, but she is still with us every day. He is the patron of the Municipal Public Library in Ełk, and her character can be admired on two murals located near the facility.

Photos: www.biblioteka.elk.pl