This is the first large monographic exhibition of this celebrated modern artist in the last twenty years. Maria Pinińska-Bereś (1931–1999) is seen as one of the most unique figures in 20th century Polish art. Her work explored the sphere of femininity and female erotism, their socio-political implications, and also relations with Nature. The exhibition showcases a wide range of the artist’s works created from the 1950s to the end of the century, including the most important sculptures and performances.

Presented works come from family collection of Maria Pinińska-Bereś and Jerzy Bereś Foundation, from museum colletions (the National Museum in Wrocław, the National Museum in Cracow, the National Museum in Poznań, Museum of Art in Lodz, Museum of Contemporary art MOCAK in Cracow, Silesian Museum in Katowice, Muzeum Ziemi Chełmskiej in Chełm, Mazowieckie Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej „Elektrownia” in Radom) and private collections. It is accompanied by a catalogue.

Curators of the exhibition: Heike Munder, Jarosław Suchan, Małgorzata Micuła (MNWr).

The exhibition is available form 7 July to 13 October 2024.

More information: https://mnwr.pl/en/maria-pininska-beres-a-retrospective/