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MOCAK appoints acting director after Adam Budak dismissal

institutional · 2026-05-27

Grzegorz Kuźma has been appointed acting director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków (MOCAK) following the dismissal of Adam Budak. Kuźma outlined priorities including restoring a constructive working atmosphere, strengthening financial stability, and rebuilding cooperation with cultural partners. He aims to create conditions for the museum to operate at the highest level while addressing internal difficulties without harming staff or visitors. Kuźma emphasized mutual respect, cooperation, and a clearer sense of purpose for employees, and plans to create a monitoring system for the museum's operations.

Key facts

  • Adam Budak was dismissed as MOCAK director
  • Grzegorz Kuźma appointed acting director
  • Kuźma's priorities include restoring working atmosphere and financial stability
  • Kuźma aims to rebuild cooperation with cultural partners
  • Kuźma emphasized mutual respect and clearer purpose for employees
  • A monitoring system for museum operations is planned
  • MOCAK is the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków
  • Kuźma issued a statement in Kraków

Entities

Institutions

  • MOCAK
  • Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków

Locations

  • Kraków
  • Poland

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