The Polish Pavilion in Venice will host the Re-enchanting the World exhibition by Polish-Romani artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. The exhibition will be open from 23rd April to 27th November 2022. The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is a partner of the project.
The installation will consist of twelve large-format textiles corresponding to the Hall of the Months frescoes in Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara. The Olympic gods, zodiac signs, and scenes from the Ferrara court are used by the artist to tell the story of Polish-Romani identity. Mirga-Tas transforms these images and motifs by incorporating elements of Polish-Romani culture and ‘disenchanting’ stereotypical narratives about the Roma.
The work is an attempt to expand the Polish and European iconosphere and art history by presenting Romani culture. In reference to the theme of this year's edition of the Biennale of Art – The Milk of Dreams, the artist will create a world constantly subjected to ‘re-enchantment’ – a kind of shelter offering hope and respite to the viewers.
Find out more about the exhibition here.
Read an interview with the artist here.