In its editorial note, Time writes: "Perched near the hulking Palace of Culture and Science, the stark simplicity of the Warsaw Museum of Modern Art belies its power. Inside, the dramatic, double-symmetrical stairs are a grand introduction to the striking design by New York-based firm Thomas Phifer and Partners. This is architecture as art: the steps swoop upward to the galleries, diverging and then reunifying, echoing the museum’s spirit of collaboration and connection. Natural light streams through windows and skylights, inspiring openness and optimism."
Time Magazine adds that the museum’s inaugural show, The Impermanent, which runs through October 5, "draws on more than 150 pieces from the museum’s collection of more than 4,300 works of Polish and international art, including works by leading post-war sculptor Alina Szapocznikow and installation artist Monika Sosnowska."
Time offers advice to visitors to the Polish capital: "After taking in art and architecture that reflect a changing Warsaw, look outside to explore the real thing: the ongoing transformation of the once-drab Plac Defilad (Parade Square), one of the largest public squares in Europe, now featuring new walkways and greenery, as well as the highly anticipated TR Warszawa Theatre, also designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners."
Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025 includes remarkable destinations and thrilling experiences ranging from museums, restaurants, and national parks to resorts and cruises.
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