 After three months in hiding, he announced his defection at a press conference and in a "Kultura" article, "No", that explained his refusal to live in Poland or continue working for the Polish regime.He was the first artist of note from a communist country to make public his reasons for breaking ties with his government.His case attracted attention in Poland, where his work was banned and he was attacked in the press, and in the West, where prominent individuals voiced criticism and support.