Poland Pavilion at Gwangju Biennale 2026 Explores Rites of Passage

The 16th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea will feature the Poland Pavilion's exhibition titled "Rites of Passage" from September 5 to November 15, 2026. Organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and curated by Paulina Olszewska, the showcase will include works from a range of Polish and Korean artists, such as Alicja Bielawska and Park Saengkwang. The exhibition will explore significant personal and societal transitions, reflecting on the diminishing presence of communal rituals in modern life. The overarching theme of the biennale, "You Must Change Your Life," will focus on the essence and impact of change.