7 Minutes: Meet Radosław Kotarski

About the event:

The collection presented at the exhibition House of Day, House of Night will serve as a backdrop for a discussion on Radosław Kotarski’s collecting practice. During the presentation, he will share the strategies and principles he uses when collecting works of art: ‘I will be talking primarily about deliberate collecting, and a few principles that are worth keeping in mind at all times. I had been aware of them from hearsay at one time, but often in a rather general way, so I had to discover most of them on my own. So I would like to pass on this little parcel of practical knowledge that will help both beginners and those who already have some experience to better navigate the world of collecting. I will also touch on the differences between the Polish and international art markets, showing how local specifics influence the decisions and behaviour of collectors.’

During the session, we will also reveal the meaning of the title 7 Minutes, which largely defines Kotarski’s approach to collecting and his purchasing decisions.

After the presentation and discussion, led by MOCAK director Adam Budak and Katarzyna Jagodzińska, PhD, members of the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. There will be time for questions from the audience.

 

Tickets cost 5 PLN and can be purchased online >> or in the ticket office.

 

On the series Collecting: The Anatomy of a Passion

This is the first of the series of discussions with prominent collectors of contemporary art – individuals who not only collect works of art, but also shape the culture of patronage and support artistic institutions.

Adam Budak, director of MOCAK and curator of the series, says: ‘We will be launching a new series of events, meeting with and talking to prominent collectors of contemporary art from around the world. Listening to such extraordinary personalities and learning about the philosophy behind their passion for collecting art is not only a pleasure but also an emancipatory moment – inspiring the culture of collecting, it continues the centuries-old tradition of supporting artists and institutions. This topic has been close to my heart for a long time. At the National Gallery in Prague, I curated the exhibition Generosity: The Art of Giving, dedicated to patrons who have helped shape the identity of the Czech national collection over the years. This project threw a spotlight on the tremendous value of acts of generosity and their fundamental role in the development of artistic structures, both private and institutional.’

 

Join us for the forthcoming event in the series:

7 November 2025, 7 pm – Stories We Live With. Meet the collectors Katalin Spengler and Zsolt Somlói >>

11 December 2025, 6 pm – meet the collectors Teresa and Andrzej Starmach >>

 

Radosław Kotarski, ph. Joanna Jałowiec