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Discover the 'Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2.' Exhibition at the Poster Museum at Wilanów

Trace the rich history of Polish graphic design and its profound impact on social and cultural transformation.

The 'Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2.' exhibition at the Poster Museum at Wilanów invites you to explore a remarkable assembly of nearly 36,000 objects. This presentation delves into Poland's visual history, from Young Poland's Art Nouveau to post-war and contemporary graphics. Uncover the intricate links between graphic artistry and major societal shifts across six thematic chapters, offering unique insight into the nation's cultural evolution.

About Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2. at Poster Museum at Wilanów in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, 'Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2.', showcases the extensive collection of the Poster Museum at Wilanów, featuring nearly 36,000 objects. The display traces the evolution of Polish graphic design and its connection to social, cultural, and political transformations through six thematic chapters, from the Young Poland movement to contemporary designs.

Curatorial context

The Poster Museum at Wilanów proudly presents 'Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2.', marking a significant return after a period of modernization. This exhibition offers a deep dive into the museum's vast collection of Polish posters, estimated at nearly 36,000 items. For the first time, these works will be presented as part of a permanent exhibition, with rotating displays every three months due to the delicate nature of the paper. The exhibition is structured into six distinct chapters, narrating the visual history of Poland through its posters. It begins with the art nouveau designs of the Young Poland movement, moves through the artistic advertising of the interwar period, examines post-war propaganda art, celebrates the phenomenon of the Polish School of Posters, and concludes with contemporary graphic design. The museum's new layout has been designed by Syfon Studio, and the exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated publication edited by Kuba Sowiński, serving as a comprehensive resource on Polish posters and the museum's history.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding tickets and admission can be found on the museum's website. Separate ticketing details are available, and visitors are directed to book through the provided link.

Polish Poster. Collection / Reveal 2. key exhibition facts

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Venue
Poster Museum at Wilanów
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 20, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Curatorial team: Izabela Iwanicka Dzierżawska, Mariusz Knorowski, Aleksandra Oleksiak, Bożena Pysiewicz, Michał Warda.
Warsaw

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