Google celebrates Zofia Nasierowska’s Birthday with doodle

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Zofia Nasierowska

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On 24 April 2023, Google celebrated Zofia Nasierowska’s 85th Birthday with a doodle. Zofia Nasierowska (24 April 1938 – 3 October 2011) was a prominent figure in the field of literature, known for her contributions to Polish literature and her impactful career as a writer.

Life and Career

Nasierowska was born 24 April 1938 in Łomianki. Her father was a famous photographer and started teaching her how to take photos when she was seven. She was already gaining recognition as an artist while studying at the Leon Schiller National Film School in Łódź. Many of Nasierowska’s peers and classmates, now regarded as influential figures in Polish culture, were the first few subjects of her portrait photography.

Beyond her technical skills behind the lens, she’s also remembered for her warm and welcoming personality. She could put her models at ease through conversation and compliments and draw out the right mood for each shot. Nasierowska’s photos were used as covers for several publications and magazines in the ‘60s and ‘70s including Ekran, Zwierciadło, Przekrój, and more.

In 1956, she was invited as a member of the Związek Polskich Artystów Fotografików (ZPAF, or the Association of Polish Art Photographers) and was inducted into the International Federation of Photographic Art. After a 35-year long career, an eye disease caused her to stop taking photos. Nasierowska moved to Ełk in Masuria with her husband and opened a boarding house. She invested into and helped develop the community, and the city’s library was renamed in her honor.

She died on 3 October 2011 in Warsaw and was buried in the Aleja Zasłużonych at the Military Cemetery in Powązki.

Award and Legacy

The legacy of Zofia Nasierowska is multifaceted and enduring, reflecting her significant contributions to Polish literature and her impact on readers and writers alike.  Nasierowska’s literary works, including her renowned novel “The Red Rascal,” are widely regarded for their exceptional literary quality. Her eloquent prose, vivid storytelling, and deep exploration of human emotions and experiences have earned her a lasting reputation as a literary master. Her works continue to be studied, analyzed, and celebrated for their artistic merit, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish literature.

On 24 April 2023, Google celebrated Zofia Nasierowska’s 85th Birthday with a doodle.

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