Adam Budak named director of MOCAK in Kraków
Adam Budak has been appointed as the new director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków (MOCAK), marking a significant first for the institution, which chose its leader through a competitive selection. He holds a Theatre Studies degree from Jagiellonian University in Kraków and a History and Philosophy of Art and Architecture degree from Central European University in Prague. Budak's curatorial background includes positions at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC, Manifesta 7, and participation in the Prague and Gherdëin Biennales, among others. He previously served as the artistic director at the National Gallery in Prague from 2014 to 2020 and later at Kestner Gesellschaft in Hanover. He will start on 14 July, emphasizing the importance of local context in contemporary art.
Key facts
- Adam Budak appointed director of MOCAK
- First time MOCAK selected director through a competition
- Budak holds degrees from Jagiellonian University and Central European University
- Previous roles include Hirshhorn Museum, Manifesta 7, Prague and Gherdëin Biennales, Venice Biennale pavilions
- Artistic director at National Gallery in Prague from 2014 to 2020
- Artistic director at Kestner Gesellschaft, Hanover since 2020
- Budak emphasized local context and socially engaged art in his proposal
- Start date: 14 July
Entities
Artists
- Adam Budak
Institutions
- Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków (MOCAK)
- Jagiellonian University
- Central European University
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Manifesta 7
- Prague Biennale
- Gherdëin Biennale
- Venice Biennale
- National Gallery in Prague
- Kestner Gesellschaft
Locations
- Kraków
- Poland
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Washington DC
- United States
- Hanover
- Germany