Romantic Brutalism. A Journey into Polish Craft and Design.

When Poland re-emerged on the world stage in 1918, following over a century of foreign rule, it sought to acclaim its identity by participating in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. To celebrate the centenary of that event, the newly established Visteria Foundation, founded by the publisher and patron of arts Katarzyna Jordan, has coordinated a showcase of Polish craft and design at Milan Design Week.

Newly established Visteria Foundation aims to help the creativity of Polish designers and artists gain international recognition. Katarzyna Jordan, together with her team, has long been the patron of the Polish Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale, a partner of the Zachęta National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

Organised with the invaluable support of Polish institutions, including the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the exhibition will provide a comprehensive overview of the new generation of Polish designers, connecting their work to the rich history and lineage of Polish craft and design.