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TOP CHARITY Art: An International Exhibition at the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów

Experience contemporary sculpture, African art, and cultural dialogue in a historic palace, contributing to important charitable causes.

The 'TOP CHARITY Art' exhibition at the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów brings together diverse international artists in a unique historical setting. This collaboration with OmenArt Foundation showcases contemporary works, monumental sculptures, and an African art collection. Through associated auctions, the initiative supports various philanthropic foundations, blending artistic appreciation with significant charitable impact.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, a collaboration between the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów and OmenArt Foundation, presents works by international artists within the historic palace and gardens. It aims to foster dialogue between different eras and cultures while supporting charitable causes through associated auctions.

Curatorial context

The 'TOP CHARITY Art' exhibition is a significant collaboration between the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów and the OmenArt Foundation, designed to showcase international art within a historical royal residence. The exhibition features works by a wide array of artists, including Jeff Koons, Tadeusz Kantor, and Niki de Saint Phalle, fostering a dialogue between different historical periods and cultures. Beyond its artistic presentation, the exhibition is intrinsically linked to charitable activities. Two major auctions, the TOP CHARITY Auction and Artis Arundo Spotlight, are central to the initiative, with proceeds supporting the Omenaa Foundation, Rafał Brzoska Foundation, and the Konsorcjum Filantropijne, as well as funding artistic projects by OmenaArt Foundation. The exhibition is further segmented into distinct chapters. The 'TOP CHARITY Auction' section details its history and impact, having raised significant funds for various charitable causes. 'Artis Arundo Spotlight' focuses on promoting and supporting active artists through an online auction. The 'Sculpture Garden,' in collaboration with Opera Gallery, transforms the palace gardens into an open-air exhibition of monumental contemporary sculptures. Additionally, the exhibition presents the 'African Art Collection' from OmenaArt Foundation for the first time in Poland, showcasing visual languages and techniques from Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside information about the foundation's support activities in Ghana. A related educational program, 'Heritage in Our Hands,' is also available.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is presented within the historic gardens and palace. Ticketing information for museum access should be sought through official channels. Specific details regarding the TOP CHARITY Auction and Artis Arundo Spotlight auctions are available on their respective websites.

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Venue
Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 22, 2025 – Jun 7, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features a diverse group of international artists including Larry Amponsah, El Anatsui, Pablo Atchugarry, Matthew Attard, Rita Mawuena Benissan, Bożenna Biskupska, Martyna Borowiecka, Paweł Czekański, Michał Cygan, Ndidi Dike, Igor Dobrowolski, Hubert Dolinkiewicz, Wojciech Ejsmondt, Monika Falkus, Ablade Glover, Dominik Gralak, Courage Hunke, Anthony James, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Tadeusz Kantor, Maciej Kasperski, Jeff Koons, Kamil Kukla, Aleksandra Liput, Tadeusz Łodziana, Ibrahim Mahama, Xavier Mascaro, Amedeo Modigliani, Olga Mokrzycka-Grospierre, Zanele Muholi, Kinga Nowak, Aleksandra Nowicka, Yaw Owusu, Pieter Obels, Niki de Saint Phalle, Saad Qureshi, Kenny Scharf, Yves Schrerer, Jakub Słomkowski, Helena Stiasny, Franciszek Szczepaniec, Zuzanna Szary, Mariusz Szypura, Manolo Valdés, LR Vandy, Bernar Venet, Katarzyna Wójcicka, and Kwaku Yaro.
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