Cracow Art Week KRAKERS has announced the first program details for its 14th edition, taking place April 24-30, 2025, under the motto “At times I think I am dreaming.” The theme is drawn from Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz’s novel "622 Downfalls of Bungo," honoring the 140th anniversary of his birth. The program includes a special inauguration event at the Palace of Art curated by Kamil Kuitkowski, regular exhibitions, a Laboratory Section with ten funded projects, and four exhibitions in cooperation with the University of the National Education Commission in Krakow. Highlights include a subway-themed exhibition split across two locations, a series of guided walks called Kultour, and a family walk titled “A river that doesn’t exist.”
This edition matters because it engages deeply with contemporary themes of self-narrative, autoethnography, and transgression, while paying tribute to a major Polish literary figure. By integrating local urban development (the new subway line) and collaborating with academic institutions, the event bridges art, education, and city life, reinforcing Krakow’s role as a vibrant cultural hub. The focus on autobiographical and self-reflective practices reflects broader trends in contemporary art, making the festival relevant beyond Poland.