Exhibitions

  • 27.06 – 21.09.2025
    Spaces

    By showing the work of the classics of Polish modern art – Magdalena Abakanowicz, Wojciech Fangor, Henryk Stażewski or Maria Pinińska-Bereś, to name but a few – the exhibition showcases the phenomenon of environment art.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 18.07 – 05.10.2025
    Giorgio Morandi

    Focused selection of works by Giorgio Morandi, a Bolognese artist whose approach continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 25.07 – 19.10.2025
    Joanna Fluder. Slime

    The Slime exhibition presents a selection of 140 recent gouaches on paper or canvas, and premiere installations created especially for the space of Zachęta.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 17.10.2025 – 08.02.2026
    What Are Our Collective Dreams?
    Global Connections — Abandoned Friendships

    The exhibition opens the archives of Zachęta to revisit the networks of global artistic relations forged during the socialist era in Poland.

    Opening
    soon
    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 20.11.2025 – 01.02.2026
    Ghost Rider

    Christelle Oyiri’s exhibition titled Ghost Rider, part of the BMW Art Club 2025 project, opens on 20 November at Zachęta!

    Opening
    soon
    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 05.07 – 21.09.2025
    Alicja Kubicka. Centre of the Universe

    The exhibition is a personal and at the same time universal commentary on the social expectations surrounding the choice of an artistic career.

    ZPR | Gałczyńskiego 3
  • Open Zachęta

    One of the largest projects to digitize and share contemporary art collections in Poland.

    Zachęta | Online
  • 10.05 – 23.11.2025
    Lares and Penates

    Exhibition displayed in the Polish Pavilion during the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice.

    Polish Pavilion in Venice

Events

  • 19.09 (PT) 17:30
    Z found object do fine arts
    (in Polish)

    (in Polish)

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 20.09 (SOB) 12:15
    Dark and cold
    (in Polish)

    The tour will focus on art that is particularly difficult to preserve.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 20.09 (SOB) 13:00
    Accessible Art
    (in Polish)

    Joanna Fluder’s exhibition Slime presents a selection of gouaches and installations that combine surrealism, humor, and a personal mythology.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 21.09 (ND) 12:15
    Spaces
    (in Polish)

    During the guided tour of the exhibition Spaces, the curator will introduce the participants to the artists’ work and discuss the key pieces on display. Dr. Karolina Majewska-Güde will also speak about the practice of Ewa Partum – one of the artists featured in the exhibition.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 22.09 (PN) 08:00
    Take part in the audience survey!

    In order to better understand and respond to the needs of the diverse people who visit Zachęta, we want to hear your perspective! 

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3

E-Bookshop

  • Przestrzenie – exhibition folder
    Zachęta's publications

    An exhibition guide to the phenomenon of environment art.


    > Buy online

    Zachęta Art Bookshop
  • Giorgio Morandi
    Zachęta's publications

    The publication accompanies the first exhibition in Poland of the work of Bologna-based artist.

     



    > Buy online

    Zachęta Art Bookshop
  • E-Bookshop

    Zachęta's Art Bookshop is an ideal place for all art lovers. It offers a wide selection of catalogues, art publications, children books, as well as films, postcards and posters. The bookshop holds many events, including book promotions and meetings with authors. Visit us during the gallery's opening hours, as well as during late events accompanying exhbitions.

    Zachęta Art Bookshop
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