Accompanying the exhibition “I Am the One Who Paints!”, the forum featured three panel discussions focusing on postwar Wrocław herstories of art and the role of local context in shaping artistic attitudes and communities. Using the figure of Hanna Krzetuska as a point of departure, the conversations examined the processes that led to the formation of the Wrocław School and how its memory has been shaped.
A key objective was to revisit and shed light on the artistic practices of Krzetuska and other women artists associated with the Group, whose work has been historically underrepresented compared to their male counterparts. One of the discussions centered on the herstory of Wrocław’s postwar art scene, exploring the social and artistic contexts surrounding the women connected with the Group.
By showcasing the works of Krzetuska, Maliszewska, and Gołkowska in the historical setting of the Geppert apartment—a site of their artistic dialogue and social gatherings—the event also highlighted the significance of private, domestic spaces and invisible labor in the development of creative communities.
The forum included a memory-based discussion featuring witnesses and individuals linked to the Group, sharing reflections on overlooked aspects of their work. Another panel brought together contemporary women artists who have responded directly to the legacy of Wrocław’s pioneering women painters, raising questions about artistic heritage, local memory, and the idea of situated continuity.
This artistic, research-based, and social dialogue brought together participants from various generations and disciplines, all connected to Wrocław. By deliberately adopting a local perspective, the forum invited reflection on the form and influence of the artistic field we are all part of.
The event was open to the public in-person at the Mieszkanie Gepperta Gallery and streamed live on Art Transparent’s social media platforms.
