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Explore the Warszawa w Budowie 8 Exhibition: Polish Home and Housing Transformation in Post-Socialist Warsaw

Discover how economic and social transformations reshaped Polish domestic spaces and urban landscapes in Warsaw.

The 'Warszawa w Budowie 8' exhibition explores the significant transformation of Polish homes and housing during the nation's shift from socialism to a market economy. It critically examines how global neoliberalism reshaped domestic spaces and living conditions. Featuring diverse evidence and artistic projects, the exhibition analyzes Warsaw's urban landscape as a key model for these profound post-1989 changes and evolving aspirations.

About Warszawa w Budowie 8: Wreszcie we własnym domu. Dom polski w transformacji at Museum of Warsaw in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, the 8th edition of the WARSZAWA W BUDOWIE festival, explores the transformation of Polish homes and housing environments during the country's transition from socialism to a market economy. It examines the impact of global neoliberalism on domestic spaces and living conditions.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "WARSZAWA W BUDOWIE 8: Wreszcie we własnym domu. Dom polski w transformacji" delves into the profound changes experienced by Polish homes and living environments during the pivotal period of transition from a socialist state to a market economy. It investigates how new financial mechanisms, such as mortgage credits, and the influx of global neoliberalism reshaped domestic spaces and individual aspirations. The exhibition critically examines concepts like suburbanization, gentrification, and the mass development of housing estates, questioning the notion of true ownership and the state's receding role in housing policy. Drawing upon visual evidence from periodicals, books, films, and television series, alongside quantitative data, interviews, and contemporary artistic projects, the exhibition analyzes Warsaw and its agglomeration as a model for these post-1989 transformations. It also presents analogous phenomena from across Poland. The exhibition highlights the emergence of a new middle class and explores how their lifestyles, ethoi, and aspirations have influenced public discourse and the spatial landscape. It also considers the role of media in constructing a new ideal of 'great stabilization' centered on homeownership, often in suburban settings. The works of contemporary Polish artists and architects are showcased, demonstrating how the post-transformational visual culture and spatial reality became significant subjects for the visual arts.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition. It is part of the WARSZAWA W BUDOWIE festival organized by the Museum of Warsaw and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, implying that general museum admission policies may apply. Visitors are advised to check official channels for the most current details.

Warszawa w Budowie 8: Wreszcie we własnym domu. Dom polski w transformacji key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Warszawa w Budowie 8: Wreszcie we własnym domu. Dom polski w transformacji at Museum of Warsaw in Warsaw

Venue
Museum of Warsaw
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 22, 2016 – Nov 20, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring a wide range of artists and architects including +48 Architektura, Krzysztof Arciszewski, Milena Banaszewska, BudCud, Rafał Bujnowski, Nicolas Grospierre, and many others. The exhibition was curated by the Institute of Architecture (Dorota Jędruch, Marta Karpińska, Dorota Leśniak-Rychlak, Agata Wiśniewska, Michał Wiśniewski) and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw (Tomasz Fudala, Szymon Maliborski).
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