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

  • 06.09 (SOB) 14:15
    Saturday ArtWalk
    Guided tour in English

    Join us for the Saturday Artwalk – a meeting for art lovers! During the ArtWalk we'll visit exhibitions: Spaces, Joanna Fluder. Slime and Giorgio Morandi.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 06.09 (SOB) 16:00
    Екскурсія українською мовою
    (in Ukrainian)

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

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 07.09 (ND) 10:00
    Nature walk with Michał Książek

    During our meeting with Michał Książek, we will take a closer look at the fauna and flora of Małachowski Square. Together, we will look for birds, insects, and plants, both large and small.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 07.09 (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
  • 07.09 (ND) 14:15
    Sunday guided tour
    (in Polish)

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

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 09.09 – 12.09.2025
    The art of education. We learn from you
    Koszalin | Łazy | Słupsk | Ustka

    The art of education is once again hitting the road in Poland! This time, we want to initiate a multi-year series called We Learn from You and create a map of important and interesting educational projects that are being developed throughout the country.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 10.09 (ŚR) 17:00
    Painting workshops for adults inspired by the art of Giorgio Morandi
    Workshops (in Polish)

    During the painting workshops, participants will examine Giorgio Morandi's technique.

    Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3
  • 10.09 (ŚR) 18:00
    A ball and chain
    (in Polish)

    The meeting will be devoted to autobiographical art and reflections on how the ‘self’ shapes our creativity.

    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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