( NOT ) All about Major

Waldemar "Major" Fydrych is a famous Polish artist known for his iconic dwarf images. He is considered to be one of the world’s foremost representatives of Surrealism.

His dwarf graffiti is featured in Brad Finger’s book "Surrealism - 50 Works of Art You Should Know" published in 2013 by PRESTEL Publishing along with works of such great artists as Artaud, Duchamp, Buñuel, Dali and Picasso. He is also worldwide known as the founder and chief ideologist of the legendary artistic and opposition movement called the Orange Alternative with roots in Dada and Surrealism.

Controversial, loved, hated and admired - Waldemar "Major" Fydrych has always manifested a strong taste for mystification. When called upon to fulfill his military service duty, heappeared before the army physician pretending to be very eager to enter the service, which the physician took for a clear sign of madness. Asked to show deference when speaking to his superiors, he began to address his interlocutor per “Colonel", at the same time referring to himself as “Major." A nickname, which remained with him ever since...