Opening of the exhibition The State of Possession: The Topography of the MOCAK Collection – Part I

On 24 July, we’re opening a new exhibition. It’s a project that stems from a specific situation – the experience of the constraints MOCAK is facing. Kamil Kuitkowski writes in his curatorial text that this is an exhibition ‘built upon the experience of absence: a lack of time and stability, and above all, a lack of financial resources – a lack resulting from the implosion of the institution’s budget and the depletion of the resources necessary to have carried out the planned activities.’

At the time of this crisis, we have taken a closer look at what lies at the heart of MOCAK: the collection. At the same time, we are putting the spotlight on the team shaped by years of working together, the ideas, relationships, and experiences we’ve accumulated – and also on all of you, our audience.

That is why, this time, we are foregoing the traditional opening reception – and instead, we invite you to an all-day exhibition opening. We have prepared a programme for adults and children, accessible to people with diverse needs.

In the penultimate week of July – as a special exception – free admission to the museum will be on Friday, rather than on Thursday as usual.

 

EXHIBITION OPENING DAY

PROGRAMME

• 11 am – 9 pm: visiting the exhibition

• 1 am – 1 pm: open workshops in the exhibition space

(children with accompanying adults especially welcome) The children’s exhibition opening has been made possible thanks to support of Strabag.

• 12 noon, 2 pm – curator-led guide tours

(meet by the MOCAK reception)

• 4 pm – curator-led guide tour with Polish sign language interpretation

(meet by the MOCAK reception)

• 6 pm – performance by Bożna Wydrowska A Choreographic Recording From the Inside Out

(meet by the MOCAK reception)

• 8 pm – meet exhibition guides, including the option of a guided tour with audio description available on request

(those interested please contact edukacja@mocak.pl by Wednesday 27 July; please ensure that you have personal assistance, if required)

• 9 pm – summer cinema: screening of films from the MOCAK Collection

(in the Arcade)

• Admission to the museum is FREE all day (pursuant to Article 10(2) of the Museums Act)

• MOCAK Library will be a place to relax and unwind on the day. We welcome visitors 11 am – 9 pm

 

PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY

When: 24 July 2026

What time: 11 am – 9 pm

Where: MOCAK, Lipowa 4