LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

If you are reading this, greetings!

We are now opening the new building of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw on Plac Defilad and ul. Marszałkowska.

Popularly known as MSN Warsaw, the institution has become part of the organism of the city over the past two decades (formally established in 2005). Associated with good art but also with social campaigns, MSN Warsaw is famed for its strongly attended art openings and its clear political declarations. Until now the museum has functioned nomadically, on ul. Pańska, in the now-dismantled Emilia furniture showroom, and in the pavilion on the Vistula River. We are now moving into a true museum building, designed by the New York studio of Thomas Phifer and Partners. The new building is 100% museum infrastructure, with beautiful exhibition galleries, an auditorium, educational spaces, and an underground cinema. And on top of that, thoroughbred architecture.

What will change? It means that now we can do more together! Certainly there will be more exhibitions. The four galleries, on the first and second upper levels, 1,000 m2 each, can host four different exhibitions simultaneously. We will continually display our collection of contemporary art created in Warsaw, in Poland, and around the world. We will try to present the most important art of the moment, but also reexamine the history of the avant-garde and neo-avant-garde. Often this will be herstory. We will prepare thematic and solo exhibitions, cross-sectional or focused on specific areas. The ground floor of the building offers space for meetings, togetherness, workshops, dance, happenings, and concerts. It will also house our bookstore and artistic bistro.

Above all, we want to ensure that you, our dear audience, find everything you anticipate at the new MSN Warsaw. To this end, we are establishing the museum’s Public Program Social Council to oversee the diversity of themes and perspectives present at MSN Warsaw. Part of the public program will be jointly created along with other Warsaw institutions and organizations. We always look forward to hearing your voices, suggestions and tips. 

We are here for you, and it is you who make the museum: artists, social activists, art lovers and experts—whether you are deeply immersed in the art world or just beginning your art adventure.

There’s room for everyone at the new MSN Warsaw!

Joanna Mytkowska