Rafał Zajko’s ‘The Egg Egg’ at Arsenal Gallery Białystok
At Arsenal Gallery in Białystok, Rafał Zajko presents his solo exhibition titled ‘The Egg Egg,’ showcasing 50 pieces created over the last ten years, organized into nine ‘acts’ across two floors. The exhibition's name cleverly links Zajko’s last name to the Polish term for egg, with egg motifs representing themes of transformation and cyclicality. Born in Białystok in 1988, Zajko draws inspiration from brutalist architecture and the region's industrial past. Notable installations include ‘Funny Games’ (2025), ‘Sisyphus’ (2025), and ‘Amber Chamber III Echo’ (2025), complemented by performances from Agnieszka Szczotka. The exhibition, which also features historical works by Białystok artists, will be on display until 10 May.
Key facts
- Rafał Zajko was born in Białystok in 1988.
- The exhibition 'The Egg Egg' includes 50 works from the past decade.
- The exhibition is organized in nine 'acts' across two floors.
- 'Funny Games' (2025) is a modular installation influenced by Frederick Kiesler's 'Endless Theatre'.
- 'Sisyphus' (2025) is a monumental suspended ceramic bobbin.
- Performer Agnieszka Szczotka activated 'Amber Chamber III Echo' (2025) with the performance 'Song to the Siren' (2026).
- Zajko's drawings are inspired by an old television repair manual once owned by his grandfather.
- The exhibition includes historical works from the Arsenal Gallery collection by Białystok-based artists.
Entities
Artists
- Rafał Zajko
- Frederick Kiesler
- Agnieszka Szczotka
- Andrzej Dworakowski
Institutions
- Arsenal Gallery
Locations
- Białystok
- Poland