Journey into Invisibility | 5th Biennial of Textile Art in Poznan

Journey into Invisibility | 5th Biennial of Textile Art in Poznan

Słodownia +1, Stary Browar, 42 Półwiejska Str., Poznan
Curator: Anna Maria Brandys
Space design: Monika Kurmin-Winterhagen
Exhibition open: October 11 – October 24, 2025, daily from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Opening reception: Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Finissage: Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM

Participants of the 5th BTA main exhibition “Journey to Invisibility”: Tania Bakum, Zuzanna Bandosz, Paulina Buźniak, Marta Chudy, Magdalena Ciemierkiewicz, Julia Gmerek, Magdalena Gołaszewska, Patryk Grochowicki, IN-SIDE Collective, Konrad Juściński, Kamil Kiewel, Małgorzata Mycek, Anna Myszkowiak, Bronka Nowicka, Danuta Owczarek, Karolina Piotrowska, Karolina Piotrowska, Paulina Poczęta, Berenika Pyza, Anka Rynarzewska, Anja Schwörer, Katarzyna Sporn, Cezary Stachura, Aleksandra Stasik, Dorota Taranek, Katarzyna Witek, Łukasz Wojtanowski, Antonina Zielińska, Konstancja Żynel.

“Journey to Invisibility” is the theme of this year’s Biennial. Suspended between refuge and exclusion, between what is hidden and what is only just emerging into consciousness. Artists from Poland and abroad examine what eludes the gaze: invisible work, the marginalized presence of women, the experience of migration, the consequences of the climate crisis, and the death of non-human beings. We examine various manifestations of invisibility—with an emphasis on the process of achieving this state.

The main exhibition presents 30 works selected from 623 submissions from around the world. This is a fragment of a larger map of possibilities, but enough to embark on your own journey through areas that are seemingly transparent, yet in fact crucial to understanding contemporary times. There are many journeys to invisibility, but this one looks like this. Fiber art becomes a common language. The program also includes four accompanying exhibitions: Small Textile Form (Curators’ Lab), a presentation by Kamila Kobierzyńska (Jak Gallery), the duo of Marcin Lorenc and Monika Shaded (Nowa Scena), and an exhibition curated by Natalia Czarcińska (Galeria Szewska 16). Accompanying tours and workshops will provide opportunities to deepen the experience.

The BTA format remains open and inclusive; alongside established artists, we will also showcase works by emerging artists. We invite you to join us on this journey – from October 11th to 25th, 2025, at Słodownia 1+ in Poznań.

Before it disappears…

ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITIONS:
– “Ciało Roju” by Kamila Kobierzyńska | Jak Gallery, Św. Marcin Street 37 | Curator: Katarzyna Śmiałowicz | October 11 – November 2, 2021 | Opening: Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM
– “Droga i Drogi” by Monika Shaded and Marcin Lorenc | Nowa Scena UAP Gallery, Al. Marcinkowskiego 28 | Curator: Wojciech Gorączniak | October 21 – November 10, 2025 | Opening hours: daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Opening: Saturday, October 21, 2025 o 18:00
– “Gazing” Small Textile Form | Curators’ Lab Gallery, Nowowiejskiego 12 | Curator: Magdalena Kleszyńska | October 11 – October 26, 2025 | Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Opening: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Słodownia +1 in Stary Browar
– „Skład bławatny” Szewska 16 Gallery, Szewska Street 16 | Curator: Natalia Czarcińska | October 8 – October 26, 2025 | Opening: October 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM

More information and current events: www.btapoznan.pl

Organization: Jak Malowana Foundation
Collaboration: Stary Browar, Słodownia +1, Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts in Poznań, New Foundation UAP, UAP Municipal Galleries, Jak Gallery, Wytwórnia Bakcyl, Hohoszki
Media patrons: Wydawnictwo Miejskie Posnania, Radio Afera, TVP 3 Poznań, Minerva www.laminerva.pl
BTA Chief Curator: Karolina Grzeszczuk
BTA Coordinator: Anna Maria Brandys
BTA Graphic Designer: Areta Puchalska
5th BTA Media Contact: Aleks Szubert
5th BTA Social Media: Marcin Salwin
BTA Photographer: Ewelina Piguła
BTA Video: Tomasz Mikurda
5th BTA Program Council: Anna Maria Brandys, Natalia Czarcińska, Karolina Grzeszczuk, Magdalena Kleszyńska

Financed from the budget of the City of Poznan #poznanwspiera