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Why Do We Need Art? Online Workshop

ONLINE WORKSHOP *THE QUESTION-ASKING MACHINE* FOR STUDENTS OF KATARZYNA WITT,

Introduction

10 PLN

Who is it for?

We especially recommend this event to teachers and those who work in libraries or in the field of education on a daily basis.

Venue

Online (Zoom platform)

Duration
90 minutes
Language
Polish
Katarzyna Witt at a book signing with readers.
Photo by Magda Pawluczuk
The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw invites teachers (grades 1–6), librarians, and education professionals to an intimate workshop with Katarzyna Witt—art historian, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage fellow, and author of the award-winning book *Why Do We Need Art?*, published by MSN Publishing.

The book, illustrated by Ola Niepsuj, won the prestigious title of Museum Book of the Year 2025. Now you can learn firsthand how to make the best use of it in educational practice. During this 90-minute live session, we will analyze selected works from the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and discuss dedicated lesson plans overseen by the protagonists of the publication. We’ll explore how a night butterfly views art, what a languid line seeks in it, and how to make use of what’s on a snowman’s mind.

This is a great opportunity to test new teaching tools and exchange experiences among professionals.

What will you gain by participating?
  • Preview materials!
    You’ll be the first to receive ready-made lesson plans designed for grades 1–3 and 4–6. We’ll only make them available to the general public after our workshop.
  • Meeting with an expert:
    An opportunity for direct conversation and an inspiring exchange of experiences with the book’s author.
  • Discount on the book:
    After the workshop, we will provide each participant with a special educational discount on the purchase of the book.

Important resources and useful links

Free lesson plans:
The publication is accompanied by a set of free lesson plans for elementary schools. An upcoming series of practical online workshops with the author, scheduled for April 27 and 28, 2026, will provide an excellent opportunity to explore them.

Buy the book:
The publication “Why Do We Need Art?” is available for purchase online at M Sklep.

Read the interview:
We encourage you to read the conversation with Katarzyna Witt titled “The Strangeness Factor,” which we’ve made available in our museum’s Magazine.
 
Buy a ticket for the workshop:
Choose one of two dates: April 27 or April 28 at 6:00 p.m.

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