Poland’s Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw has opened in its new permanent home with large-scale installations, performances and events.
Until now, the museum had been operating “as a nomadic institution” in temporary venues for nearly two decades, per a press release.
Its new purpose-built building, which covers a total area of 20,000 square metres, is located in the centre of Warsaw near the Soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science.
Large-scale works by women artists
In addition to an exhibition of selected works from the museum‘s permanent collection, the opening includes performance, events, concerts and lectures.
Large-scale sculptures and installations by Polish and international women artists are on view, including a piece by Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, and another work by Alina Szapocznikow – a Polish artist and Holocaust survivor.
“We are launching our operations with a show of works by women,” said Joanna Mytkowska, the museum’s director.
“In this way we will continue the global trend of catching up on our understanding of forgotten or ignored women artists, covering up these blank spots with patches of colour.”
Phased opening of modern art museum
The permanent collection opens on 21 February, and about 65 percent of it will be by Polish artists, the Guardian reports.
Also included in the first phase is ‘Kinomuzeum’ – a cinema space where independent and experimental films are shown. Also, guests can meet filmmakers and discuss film art with experts.
Kinomuzeum is sponsored by E.ON Polska. “Just as electricity lights up our homes and cities, cinema also illuminates our minds, generating new ideas and perspectives,” Andrzej Modzelewski, CEO of E.ON Polska, said in a statement.
Images courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
