Artist Feature: Waldemar Świerzy

September 2, 2026

The legendary Polish poster artist Waldemar Świerzy was born September 9, 1931. Świerzy (SHVYEH-zhih) created over 1,500 posters during his career, making him one of the most prolific artists of the Polish School of Posters.

Browse our archive of Świerzy’s works and check out our Letterboxd list.

Blow-Up Original 1966 Polish A1 Movie Poster

Blow-Up

Date 1966
Country Poland
Size A1 (23x32 12)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

Midnight Cowboy Original 1969 Polish A1 Movie Poster

Midnight Cowboy

Date 1969
Country Poland
Size A1 (23x33)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

The 400 Blows Original 1959 Polish A1 Movie Poster

The 400 Blows

Date 1959
Country Poland
Size A1 (23x33)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

Apocalypse Now Original 1979 Polish B1 Movie Poster

Apocalypse Now

Date 1979
Country Poland
Size B1 (27x39)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

Blow-Up Original R1987 Polish B1 Movie Poster

Blow-Up

Date 1987 re-release
Country Poland
Size B1 (27x38)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

Cries and Whispers Original 1974 Polish B1 Movie Poster

Cries and Whispers

Date 1974
Country Poland
Size B1 (26x38)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

The African Queen Original 1951 Polish B2 Movie Poster

The African Queen

Date 1951
Country Poland
Size B2 (19x27)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

Sunset Boulevard Original 1957 Polish A1 Movie Poster

Sunset Boulevard

Date 1957
Country Poland
Size A1 (23x33)
Artist Waldemar Swierzy

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