Exhibitions
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13.03 – 07.06.2026
Barbara Kasten. Post-abstractionThe first such extensive exhibition of the American artist's work in this part of Europe.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
20.02 – 04.04.2026
Krystyna Wojtyna-Drouet. I Cease to Exist for Myself
The solo presentation of Krystyna Wojtyna-Drouet's works is the result of the artist’s long-standing, deeply intuitive relationship with material and craft.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
20.02 – 03.05.2026
Karolina Wiktor. Cartography of Motherhood
An interdisciplinary research-based art project examining the experience of motherhood among people with disabilities, as well as the visibility of neurodivergent individuals and their access to agency.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
17.01 – 29.03.2026
Agnieszka Mastalerz. Reszta/Remainder
At the exhibition at Zachęta's Project Room, we will present Agnieszka Mastalerz's latest project – a choreographic video work.
ZPR | Gałczyńskiego 3 -
09.05 – 22.11.2026
Liquid Tongues
Liquid Tongues is an audio-video installation by Bogna Burska in collaboration with Daniel Kotowski.
Opening
soonPolish Pavilion in Venice -
Open Zachęta
One of the largest projects to digitize and share contemporary art collections in Poland.
Zachęta | Online
Events
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20.03 – 22.03.2026
Are you a runner? Visit ZachętaWarsaw Half Marathon
During the weekend of 20–22 March, we invite all participants in the 20th Warsaw Half Marathon to visit Zachęta – National Gallery of Art. Simply show your race number to gain free entry. A companion can purchase a ticket at a discounted price.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
20.03 (PT) 17:00
Craftsmanship and creativity as a form of wellbeing
Workshops accompanying the exhibition by Krystyna Wojtyna-Drouet. I Cease to Exist for Myself.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
20.03 (PT) 17:15
Cyanotype — not just Prussian blue. Experiments with toning and colouring(in Polish)
Step by step, we will go through the process of making prints on previously prepared, light-sensitive fabrics.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
20.03 (PT) 17:30
Close(in Polish)
We invite you to a series of short but informative talks with the exhibition curator.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
21.03 (SOB) 12:30
How to sculpt with words?(in Polish)
We invite you to a family workshop accompanying the exhibition Karolina Wiktor: The Cartography of Motherhood.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
21.03 (SOB) 17:00
Between Matter and Form: Abstraction and Figuration in Needle FeltingOpen workshop in English for adults
After a shared visit to the exhibition, participants will create their own compositions using the needle felting technique — both abstract and figurative.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
21.03 (SOB) 18:00
Listening does not always mean the same thing – a concert with a chatterbox(in Polish)
Join us for a series of short solo concerts by drummer Hubert Zemler, featuring works by Steve Reich, Cornelius Cardew, Tom Johnson and others.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
22.03 (ND) 10:45
Yoga at Zachęta
We would like to invite you to a new series of Sunday meetings with yoga in the space of the Zachęta. Surrounded by contemporary art, among works that stir the imagination and the senses, we encourage the practice of mindfulness in the here and now.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
22.03 (ND) 12:15
Sunday guided tour(in Polish)
We invite you to join us for regular Sunday guided tours of the current exhibitions at Zachęta.
Zachęta | Plac Małachowskiego 3 -
E-Bookshop
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Karolina Wiktor. Wołgą przez afazjęArt Book
Zachęta Art Bookshop -
ZAKWAS x ZACHĘTAGifts
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