Przemysław Piniak: Poszło w Pięty – A Solo Intermedial Art Exhibition in Warsaw

This solo exhibition is the first institutional attempt to broadly examine the work of the prematurely deceased intermedial artist Przemysław Piniak. The exhibition follows his mythology and characteristic aesthetic of excess, showcasing sketches, objects, and paintings. The title, a phrase often used by the artist, reflects his approach to the art world and an internalized sense of shame and inevitable negative judgment.

This exhibition offers the first institutional overview of the work of Przemysław Piniak (born Przemysław Piński), an intermedial artist who passed away prematurely. The exhibition's curators have chosen to follow the mythology and distinctive aesthetic of excess that the artist himself generated. The presented works include sketches, objects, and paintings on canvas and furniture fronts, intentionally avoiding the creation of a complete retrospective. The exhibition takes its title from a phrase frequently used by Piniak, 'poszło w pięty' (which translates roughly to 'it went to the heels' or 'it messed up'), signifying both his personal approach to the art world and an internalized feeling of shame and the conviction of inevitable negative evaluation. Piniak's visual and textual narratives often depict exaggerated characters navigating a constantly disintegrating city, seeking solace in consumption. In these worlds, any deviation from the norm invites social condemnation, and the desire for visibility and celebration of one's status intertwines with the experience of rejection and judgment by others. The exhibition also incorporates voices and interventions from the artist's friends, highlighting the importance of relationships and community within an art world that often celebrates individuals.

Admission is free thanks to the Audi brand. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page, but a general link to 'Kup bilet' (Buy ticket) is available, likely for other museum events.