Dream Animals (Ages 7–12)

During the workshop, we’ll explore how artists depict animals. First, we’ll take a walk through the exhibition together, following the trail of extraordinary creatures—the subjects of paintings by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Eileen Agar, and Emil Fila. We’ll explore together whether they have hooves or paws. We’ll imagine what they might feel like to the touch and what sounds they make. We’ll also try to find a tiny reproduction of a certain famous painting hidden somewhere in our exhibition space.

During the workshop, we’ll create original collages and drawings featuring our favorite animals. We’ll use techniques characteristic of Surrealist artists. We’ll also seek inspiration in their favorite game—namely, “exquisite corpse”—during which we’ll create surreal creatures together!

A workshop ticket grants admission to the exhibition for up to 3 hours after the start of the workshop.

Mikołaj Brzozowski – MSN educator and one half of the osesi collective. He focuses on literary outreach and collaboration with diverse local communities. Co-editor of the publication “Poetry to Immerse Yourself In. A Collection of Poems and Exercises”—a volume of poems and a toolkit for facilitating activities using contemporary poetry. He is a student of cultural studies at the University of Warsaw.