On the occasion of the exhibition Maria Pinińska-Bereś, a two-day symposium with lectures and artistic contributions will be held at the GfZK. The focus will be on the work of Maria Pinińska-Bereś and feminist art in Poland in the 20th century, including aspects such as the significance of performance, the influence of political reality on artistic work in the People’s Republic of Poland 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 and the visual culture associated with it.
The GfZK presents Germany’s first comprehensive solo exhibition of Maria Pinińska-Bereś (1931-1999) curated by Heike 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 7 pm
8 February, 11 am to 7 pm
The complete programme will be announced soon.
If you would like to participate, please register under welcome@gfzk.de with “Symposium“ as the subject line.
