Launch of the Online Catalogue Raisonné of Roman Cieślewicz

From 16 October 2026 the online catalogue is available: cieslewicz.mnp.art.pl. This unique project brings together in one place the life and work of the artist, makes his works visible – including those held in private collections – and explains how the Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu assembled its impressive collection of his works.

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Don Juan, W. A. Mozart, 1961, MNP Pl 12932

Catalogue raisonné of Roman Cieślewicz / work and life

During work on the catalogue, the collections of the Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu grew by 710 objects: poster designs, illustrations, photomontages, collages and working sketches. Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, 242 works were purchased, and 468 were donated by Chantal Petit Cieslewicz.

The catalogue documents the output of Roman Cieślewicz (1930–1996) and gathers information about works held in public and private collections. It also includes a detailed biography of the artist, an essay on his work, the history of the Poznań collection, lists of exhibitions and awards, and an extensive bibliography.

Exhibition of Roman Cieślewicz's works

The online catalogue launch is accompanied by an exhibition of selected works by the artist. Presented from 16 to 25 October at the Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu, the works are a curated selection from 1745 objects in the museum's collection. It is the largest and also the most diverse collection of Roman Cieślewicz's works in the world.

The artist's output is marked by remarkable diversity of techniques, motifs and themes. Both in works full of iconographic references and quotations from earlier art, and in compositions spare, reduced almost to a sign, his fascination with the image and visual culture is evident.

Curator: Anna Grabowska-Konwent (Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu) Exhibition open: 16–25.10.2026 Museum admission: 20 zł – standard ticket, 13 zł – concession ticket, 1 zł – ticket for people aged 8–26 Venue: Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu, Al. Marcinkowskiego 9

Nature morte decoussue, 1982, MNP Plg 1674

Zoom contre la pollution de l’oeil, 1971, MNP Pl 5161

[Mona Liza], 1967, MNP Pl 3063

PROGRAMME OF ACCOMPANYING EVENTS

• 16 October (Friday), 18:00

Roman Cieślewicz – meanders of imagination in archival order

The lecture will be devoted to research carried out on the documentation and archive of Roman Cieślewicz, a Polish graphic artist who lived and worked in Paris from 1963 while maintaining contact with Poland. The material is kept at the IMEC archival centre near Caen in France. The archive is, on the one hand, an important field of research into the artist's working methods and, on the other, reveals Cieślewicz's strong and lasting relationships and connections with prominent figures from the world of Polish culture and art.

Host: Anna Grabowska-Konwent (MNP) Museum admission: 20 zł – standard ticket, 13 zł – concession ticket, 1 zł – ticket for people aged 8–26 Venue: Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu at Al. Marcinkowskiego 9

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• 17 October (Saturday), 11:00

FACE TO FACE WITH ART From forehead to beard. Faces in the collages of Roman Cieślewicz

Who is peeking in our direction? Whose are these pleasant smiles and sulky frowns? Thanks to a sharp eye and a detective's flair, we will uncover portraits of intriguing personalities, learn their remarkable stories, and perhaps even lift a corner of our own mystery?

Classes with an art workshop.

Meeting for families with children (6–12 years). Host: Agata Migdalska and Barbara Górecka (MNP) Tickets: 25 zł (one accompanying adult goes free with the child) Registration: 61 85 68 137 (from Monday 12.10., 8:00–15:30) Venue: **Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu at Al. Marcinkowskiego…