Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism and keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today. WARSAW — Walking into A Tiger came into the Garden: Art of Maria Prymachenko at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw feels like entering a kaleidoscope.
Hanging salon-style and on a circular display system designed specifically for the exhibition, the paintings — often depicting anthropomorphized animals — appear to be floating, encouraging us to wander in a dreamlike, nonlinear fashion. Curved benches with headrests arranged in the center of the room invite not only prolonged viewing but also rest, reflection, and play. During my visit, a mother breastfed her baby while children ambled nearby.
If not for the wall text, labels, and guided tours occasionally passing through in Polish, English, and Ukrainian, it would be easy to forget the exhibition is in a museum and not a play and rest area for children and adults alike. This is the first major show in Poland of the late Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko, and its curation enhances her works through an environment that is designed to spark imagination and joy. Sign up for our free newsletters to get the latest art news, reviews, and opinions from Hyperallergic.
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