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Artists from Krakow: The Second Krakow Group
n 1957, the second Krakow Group was formed, an association of independent artists, each with a different way of thinking but all equally committed to art. They were individualists, but what united them was their interest in contemporary art. The basic prerequisite for being invited to join the Group was a creative ‘neurosis’ – a feeling of intoxication with the drug that was making art. In this approach, the second Krakow Group was a few years ahead of Fluxus.
You Are Mine
Jakub Julian Ziółkowski (1980) is one of the most important contemporary Polish artists. The exhibition at MOCAK is the first comprehensive presentation of his work – with 100 works on display, including large-format paintings, elaborate installations, precise drawings and monotypes, small sculptures and ceramic objects.
Valie Export Challenging Experiments on Self and Others
The exhibition presents a selection of 10 films – purposefully arranged as a chronological cross-section. The works on display from 1966 to 2008 include experimental films, video performances, video poems, actions in public space and a recording of a performance from the 2007 Venice Biennale.
Contemporary Models of Realism
Contemporary artists are adept at probing realistic images to stunning effect, offering reflection on every possible theme.
The works presented here employ realistic language to take on board everything that matters in today’s world.
Dialogue with the Space
Works in which the relationship with the surroundings they are in plays a significant role and provides a semantic clinch are usually called installations. Artists employ the exhibition space available or design it themselves.
Stanisław Dróżdż Concept-Shapes
The artist called his works Concept-Shapes. He sometimes invested works and punctuation marks with a spatial form, combining an intellectual experience with that of the senses, thus revealing the diffusion of the two.
Live Factory 2: Warhol by Lupa
Lupa’s concept draws on the Silver Era of the Factory, Warhol’s cult New York City studio, frequented by world-famous artists, musicians and actors.
The Mieczysław Porębski Library (MOCAK Collection)
MOCAK’s Library is located in a side building. In one of the halls, Mieczysław Porębski’s Library is be exhibited.
Outdoor Exhibits From The MOCAK Collection
Group of artworks situated in the area surrounding MOCAK refers to four subjects: the Holocaust, history of art, history of politics and intervention in public space.
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30-702 Kraków
News
26 September to 1 October | MOCAK closed
The Museum will be closed to the public from 26 September to 1 October, and the closure may be extended until 8 October.
Finishing of exhibitions in MOCAK
We invite you to see the exhibitions, which will soon say goodbye.
One-Day Artist Residencies in the Library: Lukáš Houdek
On Friday 15 September 2023, 3 – 6 pm in the MOCAK Library you will have an opportunity to meet the artist Lukáš Houdek, whose solo exhibition Hijira – Between Genders can be seen in Beta Gallery until 17 September.
