Concept originator and initiator, author of the research framework and research lead – Agata Knapik, PhD in art history
Krzysztof Pęciński: The Artist Who Is Both Present and Absent
A Polish-Swiss research project dedicated to his work, artistic biography, and the reconstruction of a forgotten archive The Sztuka Obecna Foundation is launching a research and documentation project dedicated to Krzysztof Pęciński, a Polish artist who has been associated with the movement since the 1970s. with Switzerland, whose body of work remains partly scattered today and requires re-cataloguing.
An interdisciplinary project by the Sztuka Obecna Foundation
The works of Stanisław Cukier
Stanisław Cukier – Polish sculptor born on 11 February 1954 in Zakopane, director of the Antoni Kenar School of Fine Arts in Zakopane (1994–2019). His works are characterised by high artistic value, confirmed by numerous awards, including the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis (2016). The significance of Cukier's work stems from its consistency, exceptional craftsmanship and the role it has played in the development of contemporary sculpture. Our goal is to organise and digitise Stanisław Cukier's work and document his legacy.
An interdisciplinary project by the Sztuka Obecna Foundation
Rediscovering the work of Eugeniusz Sawczyn
Our goal is to catalog and digitize Eugeniusz Sawczyn's work and to fully document his legacy. We want Sawczyn's work to be present at thematic exhibitions and in museum collections.
The growth of the Sztuka Obecna Foundation
We create the conditions for presence
Presence does not happen by itself. It requires structure, tools and people. Thanks to NIW’s support, we are building the infrastructure that enables the Sztuka Obecna Foundation to operate more stably, effectively and on a broader scale — for artists, their work and their audiences.