Polish Artists Explore Race and Ethnicity in Recent Solo Exhibitions

A recent essay examines how five contemporary Polish artists have addressed themes of race and ethnicity in their solo exhibitions. The analysis reveals that race served as a central focus in some presentations while occupying a more peripheral role in others. These artistic explorations are complicated by specific viewing contexts, including exhibition locations and the media employed. The essay identifies two primary historical frameworks shaping Polish engagement with ethnicity and race: the significant Jewish presence that concluded with the Shoah and the subsequent mass emigration following World War II. The featured artists employ diverse representational strategies to navigate these complex historical and contemporary realities.