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Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art opens with a bold new exhibition

21.02.2025 14:35
The event also kicks off a weekend of performances, concerts, and free cultural activities.
Minister of Culture and National Heritage Hanna Wróblewska and Museum of Modern Art director Joanna Mytkowska attended a press conference ahead of the opening of the museums collection exhibition. The event took place at the museums headquarters in the Polish capital, Warsaw, February 20, 2025.
Minister of Culture and National Heritage Hanna Wróblewska and Museum of Modern Art director Joanna Mytkowska attended a press conference ahead of the opening of the museum’s collection exhibition. The event took place at the museum’s headquarters in the Polish capital, Warsaw, February 20, 2025.Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

The Museum of Modern Art (MSN) in Warsaw has opened its first major showcase, "Unstable Exhibition. 4 x Collections," featuring works by renowned Polish artists like Edward Dwurnik, Wilhelm Sasnal, and Zbigniew Libera.

Polish Minister of Culture Hanna Wróblewska emphasized that after years of building its collection, the museum finally has a permanent home, calling it "a great moment." She noted that the exhibition is curated to attract not only art enthusiasts but also those simply curious about contemporary art.

A preview tour was held on February 20, 2025, at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw ahead of the official opening of its collection exhibition. Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański A preview tour was held on February 20, 2025, at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw ahead of the official opening of its collection exhibition. Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

The opening is accompanied by a weekend-long artistic program, including concerts, discussions, and performances.

Curator Magdalena Komornicka highlighted that the first events start today, featuring a performance by the Hungarian interdisciplinary group Singing Youth.

Later, Kukii, a French artist of Egyptian-Iranian descent, will take the stage. After her concert, the museum will host DJ sets, further enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.

Admission to both the exhibition and its accompanying events is free on Friday.

On February 20, 2025, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw hosted a pre-opening tour of its collection exhibition. Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański On February 20, 2025, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw hosted a pre-opening tour of its collection exhibition. Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański
Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

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