“Szukalski: Too Dynamic to Be Ignored?” – Panel Discussion at the PMA
A panel discussion on Stanisław Szukalski's complex legacy, hosted by the Polish Museum of America on October 17, 2026, featuring scholars and curators exploring his controversial art and historical narratives.
Event Description
On October 17, 2026, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) hosted a panel discussion titled 'Szukalski: Too Dynamic to Be Ignored?' as part of the opening weekend of the exhibition 'Szukalski. The Mythshaper / Szukalski. Rzeźbiarz mitu'. The panel brought together scholars and curators to discuss the complex and controversial legacy of Stanisław Szukalski, exploring his creation of alternative histories, his relationship with Chicago, and the ongoing debates his work provokes. The discussion also touched on broader themes of memory, identity, and the responsibilities of museums in presenting artists with contested legacies. The panelists included Dr. Paweł Drabarczyk vel Grabarczyk, Dr. K. Bellamy Mitchell, Maria Muszkowska, Julita Siegel, and Prof. Emerita Susan Weininger. The exhibition remains on view through October 17, 2027.