The Matter of Earth. A New Generation of Polish Collectible Design

Visteria Foundation

Dates

10 Sep - 4 Oct, 2026

Until 5:00 PM

Location

Institut Polonais de Paris

31 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, France, Paris

The Matter of Earth. A New Generation of Polish Collectible Design
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Presented during Paris Design Week 2026 and prepared in cooperation with the Polish Institute in Paris, The Matter of Earth. A New Generation of Polish Collectible Design marks Visteria Foundation's debut in France. Following acclaimed presentations in Milan and Warsaw, the exhibition continues the foundation's mission to champion Polish contemporary craft, art and collectible design internationally.

Curated by Eleonora Bojanowska and Bartosz Brylewski, The Matter of Earth explores the relationship between artists and the earth – understood as material, landscape, memory and place of origin. Beginning with personal histories, inherited knowledge and local traditions, the exhibition examines how contemporary makers transform natural materials into works that bridge craftsmanship, sculpture and collectible design. Rooted in place yet universal in expression, the works reveal an enduring dialogue between people, material and environment.

The exhibition brings together works by Huba Studio (Jakub Ciemachowski & Piotr Kołakowski), Bart Brylew Studio, Grôpk (Marcin Kuberna), Studio Daniel K (Daniel Kołodziejczak), Formsophy (Alicja Prussakowska & Jakub Kijowski), Anna Milczanowska, Marek Ćwięk, Jan Ankiersztajn & Anna Jechorek, Agnieszka Owsiany, Bartłomiej Stawiński and Aleksandra Zawistowska (Szkło Studio). Together, they represent a new generation of Polish collectible design, united by an experimental approach to material, process and craftsmanship while expressing distinct artistic languages.

HoursUntil 5:00 PM
VenueInstitut Polonais de Paris
TypeExhibition
Duration25 Days
CityParis

About

Visteria Foundation

At Visteria Foundation, we’re all about celebrating Polish art, craft, and design. We are keen to support artists in these fields and encourage them to connect and share ideas. We founded the Visteria Foundation because we deeply appreciate Polish craftsmanship and are inspired by the creativity of Polish designers and artists. We aim to help them gain international recognition. To this end, Vogue Polska has long been the patron of the Polish Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale, a partner of the Zachęta National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. Creating the Visteria Foundation is the next logical step in our mission to make a significant and lasting impact.

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