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The Power of Monochrome

Colour It is one of the most important elements of artistic expression in relation to creating one’s own narrative in relation to reality.

The History Lessons

Artists have dealt with history since time immemorial.

Rajzefiber is a show of works created in the diploma studios of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

The exhibition represents a moment of transition – entering the stage of professional independence and venturing into unfamiliar topographies, where new personal choreographies are constructed among twists, obstacles, and elevations, redefining our relationship with the world.

The educational and artistic project SWITCHup [wŁĄCZNIK]

The educational and artistic project ‘wŁĄCZNIK’ [combination of two words: ‘switch’ and ‘connector’] is a platform for dialogue for youth and people with disabilities.

Long Night of Museums 2024 – visit us

From 6PM. Vernissage, guided tour of the exhibition, free admission, promotional prices for publications! Join us!

Jean-Pierre Bredo When I Lose Myself in Human Memory

The artist, inspired by a TV show during the Dutroux affair, used Belgium's national colors on a floor rag to symbolize cleansing. Through art, he questions societal acceptance of such symbolism.

Grzegorz Frydryk’s exhibition ‘o nieustannej modlitwie’ (About Perpetual Prayer)

The exhibition combines written words with images, centered on the prayer ‘Lord, have mercy,’ creating a narrative of faith and hope. Frydryk transforms his dysgraphia into art, exploring identity and humanity through self-portraits with an implanted neurostimulator. The prayer, simple and sincere, comforts him amid today's flood of information.

28th Polish Poster Biennale Katowice 2023

Get ready for a fascinating journey through the world of visual communication, where the poster is a carrier of ideas, beliefs and emotions, while art and communication merge into one medium.

The catalogue of the 28th Polish Poster Biennale Katowice 2023

It is a publishing trip and must have for everyone interested in posters design.

The Words are Fleeting – Michał Smandek, Yannick Vey, XXXII Ars Cameralis Festival

Artists invite the audience to explore the richness of meanings through figurative and abstract forms.

Collection. An Unique Exhibition of Works from the BWA Gallery Collection

Openning of the exhibition on Friday at 6pm. Join us!

‘Rajzefiber’ – Diplomas 2023, The Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice graduate exhibition

This year's graduate exhibition showcasing works from students

DIPLOMAS 2023 — The Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice students public defence

Meet and talk to artists who are just about to begin their professional lives.

Art (in) Education 2 — for creative parents and educators

Every year, we cooperate with people who are engaged in various forms of art — photography, music, design, theatre, dance, visual art — and ask them to share their experience. It is our pleasure to place this publication in your hands. We hope that you will find it inspiring reading.

‘Wymiennik 2’ (Interchanger 2) – the second part of the bestselling guide to art in education

Editor Aneta Zasucha encourages you to look inside and put the content into practice!

playpen — Mateusz Dąbrowski’s exhibition

The exhibition is an overview of the artist’s work, divided into three areas of interest, over three consecutive time periods.

Frank Synowicz „Hail to the Chief”

A project by an American multimedia artist that includes artistically manipulated portraits of US presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

Hail to the Chief — Frank Synowicz’s reinterpretations of the US presidents images

The artist plays with portraiture, a genre that constitutes a quintessence of dignity, careful study and solemnity. He has preferred to modify presidents’ portraits instead of showing scenes from everyday home or office life.

Tortologia – an exhibition of works by Karolina Konopka in Small Space

Curator – Marta Lisok  Opening

A multimedia publication summarizing the project art_in_space

It presents the work of nine visual artists and a series of short stories written by the poet Bartłomiej Majzel, inspired by selected works.

Catalogue of 26th Polish Poster Biennale

The catalogue features reproductions of the posters which received awards, and shortlisted works which were selected for the exhibition.

26th Polish Poster Biennale

The poster is alive and well indeed.