The article features an interview with Natalia Bradbury, curator and Executive Director of OmenaArt Foundation, ahead of the 5th season of TOP CHARITY. TOP CHARITY is a cross-cultural exhibition and charity auction held at the Orangery of Wilanów Palace in Warsaw, connecting Polish, Ghanaian, and wider Central European and African art scenes. The initiative, conceived by Omenaa Mensah, has grown into a platform for international dialogue, philanthropy, and social impact, with past collaborations including the Obama Foundation, Studio Voltaire, and Gallery 1957. The 2026 edition revisits Poland's historical ties with Africa in the 1960s, highlighted by a thematic pavilion at the Malta Biennale 2026 curated by Bradbury.
This matters because TOP CHARITY exemplifies how art can serve as a tool for cross-border cultural exchange and real-world change, moving beyond traditional art market boundaries to engage new audiences and marginalized communities. By focusing on building lasting infrastructures—such as the Kids Haven Sport & Art Complex in Ghana—rather than just fundraising, the initiative challenges the art world to be more inclusive and socially responsible. The growing visibility of African contemporary art in Poland and the deliberate historical framing of Polish–Ghanaian solidarity underscore the potential for art to foster meaningful international cooperation and community development.