Picasso Model Donated to the PMA
The Polish Museum of America received a model connected to Chicago’s Picasso sculpture from Janine Rychalski, adding an important piece of Chicago and Polish-American history to its collection.
Event Description
Donation to the Polish Museum of America
On August 13, 2026, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) announced that it had received a remarkable donation from Janine Rychalski: a model connected with Chicago’s iconic Picasso sculpture.
The donated object is tied to the history of one of Chicago’s most recognizable public artworks. According to the museum’s post, Anatol Rychalski, an engineer with U.S. Steel, served as a project manager and engineer on the Picasso project.
Historical context
The page explains that, in keeping with his wishes, one copy of the model was placed in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, while another copy has now become part of the Polish Museum of America’s holdings.
This gift connects the PMA’s collection to a major chapter in Chicago civic and artistic history, while also highlighting the role of Polish-American professionals in the city’s cultural landscape.
Notable details
- Donor: Janine Rychalski
- Related figure: Anatol Rychalski, engineer and project manager on the Picasso sculpture project
- The museum frames the donation as a meaningful addition to its collection
- The post does not list a public event schedule, admission details, or ticket information
Photo and presentation notes
The page presents the donation as a short museum news post rather than a formal event listing. No separate flyer, ticket link, or program schedule is provided in the available text.
Related museum context
The Polish Museum of America regularly shares collection news and donor acknowledgements through its blog, and this post fits that broader pattern of documenting significant gifts to the institution.