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‘Andrzej Wróblewski. I, One Among Many’ exhibition at Spectra Art Space

16.01.2025

Andrzej Wróblewski. I, One Among Many is the fourth exhibition devoted to the work of Andrzej Wróblewski organised by the Starak Family Foundation. The exhibition currently on show at Spectra Art Space is a continuation of the exhibition Andrzej Wróblewski (1927-1957). In the First Person held as part of the Accompanying Events of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2024. The exhibition received great international acclaim and The Artnewspaper considered it one of the most interesting accompanying events.

The exhibition, presented at Spectra Art Space in Warsaw, shows Wróblewski’s work in the context of the poetry of Tadeusz Różewicz, a private friend of the artist. The shared sensitivity of both artists, marked by wartime experiences and the struggle with the hardships of the first post-war years, has been juxtaposed by curator Ania Muszyńska, creating a very interesting dialogue between image and word.

In the exhibition space we can also familiarise ourselves with a fragment of a poem by Andrzej Wróblewski. Such a comparison of Wróblewski’s paintings with Różewicz’s poetry was made in 1957 by Konrad Nałęcki in his short film Opening and Closing Eyes.

The exhibition presents paintings exclusively from the collection of Anna and Jerzy Starak, which is the largest collection of the artist’s works, including those that have not been shown in Venice.

Exhibition open from December 28, 2024 till May 4, 2025
Curator: Ania Muszyńska
Spectra Art Space
Bobrowiecka 6, Poland
https://starakfoundation.org/en/spectra/news/andrzej_wroblewski_i_one_among_many_

“Change to come” at Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau in Dresden

09.11.2024

The exhibition Change to come presents a unique selection of works by Polish artists that address social, political, and artistic changes. Among the pieces are works by Andrzej Wróblewski, which, in conjunction with creations by young contemporary artists, emphasize the role of artists as witnesses and creators of social transformation. The juxtaposition of historical works from the mid-20th century with contemporary pieces highlights the dialogue between generations and the ongoing commitment of Polish artists to current social issues.


The idea for the exhibition emerged in 2023 at the invitation of Marion Ackermann, Director General of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. The project was developed by Hanna Wróblewska in collaboration with curator Magdalena Komornicka.

Exhibition open from November 7, 2024 to March 16, 2025
Curator: Magdalena Komornicka
Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau – Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden
Georg-Treu-Platz 1, Dresden
https://lipsiusbau.skd.museum/en/exhibitions/change-to-come/

“A New Genneration and Classics from Wojciech Fibak’s Collection”  at Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu

30.06.2024

The exhibition New Generation and Classics from Wojciech Fibak’s Collection showcases over 200 works by Polish artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. It features pieces by renowned figures such as Andrzej Wróblewski, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Wojciech Fangor, alongside works from younger artists, including Ewa Juszkiewicz, Karolina Jabłońska, and Agata Kus. The exhibition highlights the dialogue between generations, emphasizing both differences and unexpected connections in their art.

The exhibition is curated by Krzysztof Stanisławski and includes a catalog and educational program.

Exhibition open from June 28 till December 31, 2024
Curator: Krzysztof Stanisławski
Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu
ul. Wały gen. Sikorskiego 13, Toruń
https://csw.torun.pl/sztuka/wystawa-nowe-pokolenie-i-klasycy-z-kolekcji-wojciecha-fibaka-45561/

Opening of the exhibition “The Tatras. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski” inaugurating the Poland-Romania 2024-2025 Cultural Season

21.06.2024

On 21 June 2024, in the courtyard of the historic Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu, the opening ceremony of the exhibition Tatras. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski. The exhibition, which was displayed last year at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow, made a new appearance at the Museum in Sibiu, this time inaugurating the first ever Poland-Romania Cultural Season 2024-2025, which aims to develop and strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. 

WThe event was opened by the anthems of Poland and Romania played by the orchestra. The first speech was given by Alexandru Chituță, director of the Brukenthal National Museum – the institution hosting the exhibition.

The opening of the exhibition Tatras. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski on 21 June 2024. Speech by the Minister Hanna Wróblewska.

This was followed by a speech by Hanna Wróblewska, Minister of Culture and National Heritage in Poland, who pointed out the double significance of the event. She emphasised the wide and varied nature of the events organised as part of the Season – music, theatre, exhibitions, film and literature, and the fact that they will take place not only in the capitals but many Polish and Romanian cities. “I hope that this programme will contribute to the strengthening of mutual relations and the friendship that for a long time has united our countries,” the Minister said, “However, it is important that any strategic partnership of this kind is filled with content. It seems to me that this season gives us such hope. We have managed to involve the most important cultural institutions in both countries, so we hope that this cooperation will not end with the Season but will continue.”

Further speeches were given by Raluci Turcan, Minister of Culture and National Heritage in Romania, and Liviu Jijckman, President of the Romanian Cultural Institute. Olga Wysocka, director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, emphasised the role of art in building intercultural ties: “I believe that art is the finest bridge between our cultures. That is why during the Cultural Season we will present to you the most outstanding works of Polish artists of the 20th and 21st centuries”. In the end, the floor was taken by the co-founders of the Andrzej Wróblewski Foundation and the curators Wojciech Grzybała and Magdalena Ziółkowska, who explained the idea of the exhibition to the guests. The entire event was translated into Romanian, Polish and English.

After the official part, the guests made their way to the exhibition space, where a curator’s guided tour took place. The exhibition, presenting the works of three artists who had a major impact on Polish culture and art in the 19th and 20th centuries: Andrzej Wróblewski, Mieczysław Karłowicz and Leon Wyczółkowski, will run until September 1, 2024. It is curated by Professor Anna Król, Dr Magdalena Ziółkowska and Wojciech Grzybała. The event has been organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Andrzej Wróblewski Foundation, the Brukenthal National Museum and the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow, in collaboration with the Romanian Ministry of Culture and the Polish Institute in Bucharest.

In the photo: Wojciech Grzybała, Magdalena Ziółkowska and Anna Król and Raluci Turcan.
In the photo: Alexandru Chituță, Magdalena Ziółkowska, Wojciech Grzybała, Hanna Wróblewska, Raluci Turcan, Anna Król, Liviu Jijckman, Olga Wysocka, Paweł Soloch, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Romania.
Curatorial tour of the exhibition Tatry. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski. In the photo: Anna Król, Hanna Wróblewska and Wojciech Grzybała.

Opening of the exhibition ‘The Tatras. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski’ at the Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu (Romania)

17.06.2024

On June 21, 2024, the Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu (Romania) will hold the opening of the exhibition entitled The Tatras. Wróblewski, Karłowicz, Wyczółkowski. The exhibition, which was hosted last year at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow, will make a new appearance at the museum in Sibiu. At the same time, its inauguration will mark the launch of the first ever Poland-Romania Cultural Season 2024-2025, which aims to develop and strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Among the works on display are a series of inks by Andrzej Wróblewski with views of the Tatra Mountains (from 1952-53) and the artist’s geometric abstractions from 1948, prints of mountain landscapes by Mieczysław Karłowicz, and prints by Leon Wyczółkowski inspired by Japanese aesthetics, including unique trial prints from his 1906 portfolio of Eight Aquatints. The works come from nine private collections, the National Museum in Kraków and the Dr Tytus Chałubiński Tatra Museum in Zakopane. Mieczysław Karłowicz’s photographs will be on display courtesy of the PTTK Central Centre for Mountain Tourism in Krakow.

The exhibition is organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Andrzej Wróblewski Foundation, the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow, in cooperation with the Brukenthal National Museum, the Romanian Ministry of Culture and the Polish Institute in Bucharest.

Exhibition open from June 22 to September 1, 2024
Curators: Anna Król, Magdalena Ziółkowska, Wojciech Grzybała
Brukenthal National Museum
Piata Mare 4-5
550163 Sibiu
www.brukenthalmuseum.ro

Exhibition ‘Andrzej Wróblewski (1927–1957). In the First Person’ during the 60th Venice Biennale

18.04.2024

On 20 April 2024, the opening of the exhibition Andrzej Wróblewski. (1927–1957). In the First Person will take place during the Venice International Art Biennale as part of the official Collateral Events. This exhibition has been organised by the Starak Family Foundation, whose founders, Anna and Jerzy Starak, own the largest private collection of the artist’s works.

The exhibition ‘In the First Person’ tells the story of art in times of captivity, of being on the leash and hobbled by orders. It’s a dialogue with contemporaries on the price and consequences of one’s choices. It’s a young artist’s postmortem cry for courage, intransigence and social responsibility, Ania Muszyńska, curator of the exhibition, emphasises.

The exhibition will feature more than 70 works by the artist, mainly from the collection of Anna and Jerzy Starak and the collections of the national museums in Warsaw, Lublin and Wrocław, as well as other private collections.

Exhibition open from April 20 to November 24, 2024.
Procuratie Vecchie
Curator: Ania Muszyńska; cruatorial team: Magda Marczak-Cerońska, Kama Kieremkampt
Procuratie Vecchie
St Mark’s Square, San Marco 139-153/A, Venice
https://starakfoundation.org/en/spectra/news/c/1/36,0

‘Bizantine Nostalgia’ exhibition at Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

06.02.2024

The Byzantine Nostalgia exhibition presents works by nearly 50 artists from Poland and Ukraine, including three works by Andrzej Wróblewski, Tadeusz Kantor, pieces by Jerzy Nowosielski, Dmytro Hrek and Zinaida Kubar.

photo: Daniel Czarnocki

The exhibition, according to curator ViktoriI BurlaIi, reflects the search for common roots in Polish and Ukrainian art. At the same time, it is a tribute to the work of Jerzy Nowosielski. The exhibition focuses on the richness of the cultural and artistic heritage of both nations, presenting a wide selection of works from painting, printmaking and sculpture.

The exhibition features more than 70 works from both museum and private collections.

Exhibition open from January 26 to April 17, 2024
Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art
Jazdów 2, Warsaw
https://u-jazdowski.pl/en/programme/exhibitions/bizantyjska-nostalgia

‘Serenissima East’ exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Toruń

30.10.2023

The Centre for Contemporary Art in Toruń hosted the premiere of the Serenissima East project, which brings together artists from the Baltic countries.

At the Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu, one can admire works by Andrzej Wróblewski, Tomasz Ciecierski or Jan Dobkowski, as well as artists from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, including Jonas Gasiūnas, Kaido Ole, Andris Vitolins or Kestutis Zapkus.

As part of the exhibition, the international curatorial team, led by Krzysztof Stanislawski, reaches back into the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which provides an excellent starting point for discussing contemporary events and the future.

Exhibition open from October 20 to December 31, 2023
Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu in Toruń
Wały Generała Władysława Sikorskiego 13, Toruń
https://csw.torun.pl/