Polish craft and design take centre stage at Collect 2026 with the exhibition Metamorphosis: Craft from Poland, presenting nine contemporary Polish makers whose work explores material innovation and redefines perceptions of Polish creativity.
© Alka Murat
Alicja Patanowska 'The Ripple Effect'.
The presentation brings together ceramics, glass, wood, paper and metal. Participating artists include Alicja Patanowska, Monika Patuszyńska and GRÔPK (ceramics), wood artists Anna Bera and Maciej Gąsienica Giewont, as well as Marcin Rusak Studio with resin-based works. Glass artist Katarzyna Krej presents delicate installations, while Agata Marchlewicz shows expressive paper cut-outs alongside aluminium-cast pieces by Formsophy.
The exhibition is hosted by the Creative Industries Institute in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute and On&On Designs. It is curated by Corinne Julius and designed by MM-L, the multidisciplinary studio founded by Miśka Miller-Lovegrove and Roman Lovegrove.
Following the UK/Poland Season 2025, the showcase highlights Poland's growing influence in contemporary craft and design, combining strong conceptual thinking with material intelligence and traditional craftsmanship.
Event details:
Collect 2026
Somerset House, London
Public opening: 27 Feb – 1 March 2026
Tickets: Crafts Council
More information:
Collect
[email protected]
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
