Honorable Patronage of the President of Poland
Aleksander Kwaśniewski
10th June – 3rd July 2005, Bielsko-Biała
Most of the artists came to Poland personally and for the first time in their life.
“(…) the first FotoArtFestival in Bielsko-Biała in Poland, the newest and certainly the most friendly photography festival in the world, maintains a strong tradition of Polish hospitality. (…) Walking around the 14 exhibition places close to each other (…) I looked at the best and the most diverse selection of photo exhibitions that you will not find at any festival this year (…). ”
Peter Marshall, “Photography About”
“I would like to write that I am very impressed by your passion, love and respect for photography. FotoArtFestival is a big success. “- Eikoh Hosoe (Japan)
“Once again, thank you for wonderful days in Bielsko, where wonderful people and beautiful works surrounded me. You have created a great party. “- Sarah Saudek (Czech Republic)
“I have no words to express how much I felt honored, being part of a group created by such unique individuals.” – Ami Vitale (USA)
“Thank you very much for a very warm, nice, intense and inspiring long weekend in Bielsko. I saw a lot of good photography there … “- Stefan Bremer (Finland)
“Thank you very much for a long weekend in your beautiful city! A great job! “- Lars Tunbjörk (Sweden)
