Bunkier Sztuki
Bunkier Sztuki is one of Kraków’s best-known venues for contemporary art because it grew out of the city’s post-war exhibition system. The story begins in 1950, with the creation of the Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych—BWA. In 1965, BWA moved into the exhibition pavilion by pl. Szczepańskim 3a, a project designed by Krystyna Tołłoczko-Różyska, with sculptural work on the façade by Antoni Hajdecki. Four decades later, the institution was redefined as a municipal gallery in 1994, and in 1995 it adopted its official name “Bunkier Sztuki,” emphasizing a more individual identity. The gallery is financially supported by the City of Kraków and has presented both international modern classics and artists connected with Kraków, often accompanied by extensive catalogues and public discussion meetings. Maria Anna Potocka served as director from 2019 to 2024, and the building has been under renovation from 2021 to 2024.
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