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Why Do We Need Art? Webinar

Webinar with Katarzyna Witt – author of the children’s book *Why Do We Need Art?*

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
75 minutes
Katarzyna Witt at a book signing with readers.
Photo by Magda Pawluczuk
The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw invites you to a free webinar with Katarzyna Witt—author of the museum’s latest publication for children, *Why Do We Need Art?*
 
This event is aimed at anyone who is constantly looking for smart, interesting, and reliable materials for working with young children. During the session, the author will discuss her inspirations, the behind-the-scenes work with the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, and the structure of the publication itself. She will explain the key ideas and principles underlying this engaging story.
Webinar participants will meet an unusual cast of characters. A ball, a snowman, a lazy line, a palm tree, and a night butterfly are characters drawn directly from works in our collection. They represent five distinct personalities and weave five different stories about contemporary art. They live at the MSN on a daily basis, and within the pages of the book, they ask questions about who they really are, how they function, and why they exist at all.
 
This webinar is a great opportunity to discover the educational potential of contemporary art and gather fresh inspiration for your own classes. The session will show you how to talk about art in a natural way and how to effectively engage with it during school lessons or library workshops.

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.
 
Register for a free webinar:
On April 20 at 6:00 p.m., a free webinar will be held with Katarzyna Witt, author of the book "Why Do We Need Art?" Participation is free—> just fill out the online form.

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