On the occasion of the exhibition Maria Pinińska-Bereś, a two-day symposium with lectures and artistic contributions at the GfZK will deal with feminist art in Poland. The focus will be on its history in the 20th century and aspects such as the presence of feminist works in museum collections, the significance of performance, the influence of the political reality in the People’s Republic of Poland on artistic work and parallels with the situation of women artists in the GDR. Additionally, the symposium will provide insights into the history of reproductive rights, feminist struggles and the queer movement in Poland today.
The GfZK presents Germany’s first comprehensive solo exhibition of Maria Pinińska-Bereś (1931-1999) curated byHeike Munder and Jarosław Suchan. Pinińska-Bereś created a unique body of work including sculptures, objects, installations and performances. A central element of her poetic and political art is the exploration of femininity and the societal constraints associated with it. Along with colleagues such as Natalia LL or Ewa Partum, Pinińska-Bereś is seen as a pioneer of feminist art in Poland. She positioned herself against the structural violence of both the State and the Church, and critically questioned the art industry from this perspective. The symposium accompanies the exhibition, which can be seen at the GfZK until February 23, 2025.
7 February, 5 to 8 pm
8 February, 11 am to 7 pm
The full program and all speakers will be announced in January.
If you would like to participate, please register under welcome@gfzk.de with the subject line Symposium.
