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
  • 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

  • 12.09 (PT) 12:00
    Open Archive
    Archive duty in the Zachęta Reading Room

    In the reading space, the archivists on duty and carefully selected materials from our extensive archive will be waiting for you.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 13.09 (SOB) 14:00
    Hydrobotany
    (in Polish)

    We invite gardeners of all ages to participate (the youngest ones under adult supervision).

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 13.09 (SOB) 12:15
    Spaces
    (in Polish)

    The author will present details of the work on the reconstruction of the Space Study by Wojciech Fangor and Stanisław Zamecznik.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 13.09 – 14.09.2025
    Let's paint something
    Workshops (in Polish)

    The workshops are aimed at anyone who would like to spend their time creatively. No artistic skills are required.

    ZPR | Gałczyńskiego 3
  • 13.09 (SOB) 16:00
    Як читати сучасне мистецтво?

    Запрошуємо вас на оглядову екскурсію виставками українською мовою з коротким вступом про Захенту.

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

    During the tour, Karolina Łabowicz-Dymanus will talk about art theory and sensory experiments of the 1960s.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 14.09 (ND) 14:15
    Sunday guided tour
    (in Polish)

    Join us for regular guided Sunday tours of current exhibitions at Zachęta. 

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 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
  • 09.05 – 22.11.2026
    Polish Pavilion at the 61st International Art Biennale in Venice in 2026

    We now know the results of the competition for the curatorial project for the Polish Pavilion at the 61st International Art Biennale in Venice in 2026!

    Polish Pavilion in Venice

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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