in memoriam
Barbara Kosmowska-Ceranowicz passed away
It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Prof. Barbara Kosmowska-Ceranowicz, an outstanding amber researcher, who died on 31 January 2026, having lived to the age of 95. Her name became permanently inscribed in the history of amber research and in the history of the Polish and international amber community.
Danka Czapnik has died
The last text message from Danka, in which she wrote: „I am happily taken care of. Everything is sorted” was uplifting and allowed us to believe that the power of support and positive energy, which she was receiving from everywhere, would help her overcome her illness. However, things took a different turn...
Karol Kowalski has died
For the past few years, when his illness prevented him from returning to his profession, we have acutely felt the lack of his energy. However, we had hoped he would return to us soon. Now we will try our best to continue his work – recalls Waldemar Sawa, Head of the Guild of Artistic Crafts.
Harald Popkiewicz has died
Harald Popkiewicz, a creator of jewellery and spatial forms from Baltic amber, passed away on 18 August 2021. The unique functional objects he created, inspired by the natural form of amber, are distinguished by a fantastic-fairy-tale and symbolism-rich style.
Jacek Baron has died
On August 15th of this year, Jacek Baron passed away – one of the most creative, talented, and hardworking jewellery designers. Although he worked with various gemstones during his goldsmithing career, he loved amber the most.
Janusz Wosik – in memoriam
More than 30 exhibits will be on display at the Amber Museum in Gdańsk for the first solo exhibition of Janusz Wosik, a little-known but highly regarded jewellery maker. The exhibition is exceptional and certainly unique, as many of the exhibits come from private individuals. This may be the only opportunity to discover his artistic achievements.
