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Another ‘Encounter with Art’ Held at the National Museum in Collaboration with the Department of Social Initiatives”

The National Museum hosted another Encounter with Art event, organized in cooperation with the Department of Social Initiatives of the City Hall. It was a unique opportunity to explore the work of one of Poland’s greatest painters—Jan Matejko—both a patriot and a visionary of Poland’s past.

The event was attended by individuals who require daily assistance and have limited access to art. By co-organizing this initiative, the Stok Foundation is embracing a new direction in its activities and will be funding more such events throughout the year.

Jolanta Polańska, a curator from the National Museum, took the participants on a journey through history, patriotism, and the remarkable vision of the artist. The meeting was divided into two parts:

🎬 Part 1 – A screening in the museum’s cinema hall, featuring a presentation on Matejko—not only as a painter but also as a visionary shaping Poland’s historical narrative. Selected works of the artist were also explored.

🖼️ Part 2 – A visit to the Gallery of Polish Painting, where attendees stopped at two of Matejko’s masterpieces, including The Union of Lublin. These works served as an example of how the artist recreated and shaped the past.

The event was a unique opportunity to see history through the eyes of a great artist.