Exhibitions
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25.04 – 06.07.2025
Pakui Hardware. Progi / ThresholdsLithuanian art duo Pakui Hardware, created by Neringa Černiauskaitė and Ugnius Gelguda, will present their new kinetic sculptures in Warsaw.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
14.03 – 08.06.2025
Andrea Fraser. Art Must Hang
The exhibition is a survey of the work of American artist Andrea Fraser, one of the most important figures in the art world engaged in institutional criticism.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
28.03 – 22.06.2025
Beyond the script. Workshop of the film form
An exhibition dedicated to one of the most important artistic groups of the 1970s shows how young artists associated with the Łódź Film School redefined the language of film and visual art.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
12.04 – 22.06.2025
Heart. SunMałgorzata Szandała, Marta Szulc, Monika Waraxa
The exhibition is an invitation to reflect on the personal as well as the universal symbolism of the sun and the heart. It is the result of a creative dialogue between the artists.
ZPR | Gałczyńskiego 3 -
10.05 – 23.11.2025
Lares and Penates: On Building a Sense of Security in Architecture
Exhibition displayed in the Polish Pavilion during the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice.
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Open Zachęta
One of the largest projects to digitize and share contemporary art collections in Poland.
Zachęta | Online -
08.04 – 22.06.2025
Koji Kamoji. Don’t Let the Unnecessary Overshadow the Whole
The exhibition Koji Kamoji. Don’t Let the Unnecessary Overshadow the Whole offers an insight into the work of one of Poland’s most important artists. This is the artist's first solo exhibition in his native country.
WATARI-UM | Tokyo
Events
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12.05 (PN) 18:00
Marne szanse... SPRAWDZAM!(in Polish)
We would like to invite you to the official launch of the research Marne szanse... SPRAWDZAM! - activity organised by the Katarzyna Kozyra Foundation.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
13.05 (WT) 17:30
Awangarda między kuchnią a łazienką(in Polish)
We would like to invite you to a unique meeting with Bettina Bereś, visual artist and author of a moving and sincere book about her family - Maria Pinińska-Bereś and Jerzy Bereś, one of the most important artistic couples in the history of post-war Polish art.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
14.05 (ŚR) 18:00
Screening of the film ‘China’s Van Goghs’(in Polish)
The documentary follows the story of Zhao Xiaoyong, a Chinese painter copying Vincent van Gogh's works in the famous village of Dafen - a global centre for art reproduction.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
15.05 (CZW) 12:15
Thursday guided tours of current exhibitionsin Polish
You can visit our exhibitions unhurriedly, at your own pace. However, if you want to delve deeper into the stories of the works and their creators our education team invites you to take guided tours!
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
15.05 (CZW) 18:00
Human rights and the arts(in Polish)
Do artists retain creative freedom at a time when political and social changes have a significant impact on the activities of cultural institutions?
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
17.05 – 18.05.2025
Night of the Museums at the Zachęta – National Gallery of Art
An exceptional Night of the Museums at Zachęta – National Gallery of Art! An evening full of art, sound and unforgettable experiences awaits you.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
26.05 – 28.05.2025
Art of education(in Polish)
All those who are involved or interested in cultural education in their daily work, are looking for new methods and want to learn about the experiences of others in this field are invited to participate in the study visit.
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E-Bookshop
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Lares et Penates: On Building a Sense of Security in ArchitectureZachęta's publications
The book accompanies the exhibition in the Polish Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
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MEMORY Game (Zacheta Collection Edition)Gifts
Let's play a MEMORY Game created from a selection of sixteen works from Zachęta — National Gallery of Art collection.
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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
Zachęta Online Magazine
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#40: EmotionsThe latest issue of our online magazine
The Tears of Joy exhibition prompted us to look at fragments of Zachęta's history through the prism of feelings. We selected photographs, recordings and documents from the life of the gallery, which were connected to feelings, from the resources of the Documentation Department and thanks to the kindness of many artists.
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Zachęta Online MagazineArchives
History and the present... we encourage you to read all editions of our online magazine.
Zachęta Online Magazine