We warmly invite you to join us at Collect 2026 for Metamorphosis: Craft from Poland, a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and experimentation, presenting the work of nine outstanding Polish artists.
‘Metamorphosis: Craft from Poland’ focuses on material innovation and the creative ingenuity of Polish makers, celebrating ceramics, glass, wood, paper and metal.
Alicja Patanowska, Monika Patuszyńska and GRÔPK-Marcin Kuberna present their ceramic explorations alongside wood artists Anna Bera and Maciej Gąsienica Giewont. Marcin Rusak Studioexhibits his renowned resin works, alongside glass artist Katarzyna Krej’s delicate installations, and Agata Marchlewicz’s bold paper cut outs hang alongside Formsophy’s liquid-aluminium cast solid works.
Hosted by Creative Industries Institute (Poland) and presented in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute in London and On&On Designs, the Polish exhibition constitutes a design-focused presentation at Collect 2026, a fair which annually celebrates the best in contemporary craft and design. The exhibition is curated by Corinne Julius, a journalist, broadcaster and curator specialising in contemporary craft and design, and designed by architects Miśka Miller-Lovegrove and Roman Lovegrove, founders of the multidisciplinary London design studio MM-L bringing extensive experience in architecture, exhibition design and cultural installations.
Corinne Julius, Curator says “I’ve known about Polish creativity for a while, having shown Marcin Rusak and Alicja Patanowska just after their graduation in my Future Heritage exhibition. However, I wasn’t prepared for the extraordinary creativity, passion, intellectual rigour, innovative use of materials and processes and pure beauty that I encountered on my recent trips to Poland. I’m delighted to bring a small section of that talent to Collect 2026 for a wider audience to enjoy”.
Aleksandra Szymańska, Director of Creative Industries Institute (Poland) says,”Polish creativity is rooted in a deep respect for materials and a willingness to experiment. ‘Metamorphosis: Craft from Poland’ brings together artists redefining what contemporary craft can be – confident, curious and boldly imaginative. This showcase captures the ambition, imagination and global potential of Poland’s creative sector today and we are proud to present this powerful, energetic snapshot at Collect 2026″.
Details – Collect 2026
Previews
• Wednesday 25 February
– Media Preview 13:00 – 14:00 (invitation only)
– Collectors’ Preview 14:00 – 21:00 (invitation only)
• Thursday 26 February
– Preview: 11:00 – 21:00 (invitation holders and tickets available to purchase)
Public Opening
• Friday 27 February 11:00 – 20:00
• Saturday 28 February 11:00 – 18:00
• Sunday 01 March 11:00 – 17:00
Tickets – on sale now www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Venue: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA , South Wing stand S8
