Museum of Contemporary Art, Radom
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Radom is an art museum in two baroque buildings called House of Esterka and House of Gaska located in the city center. Its collection holds about 4500 works mainly by Polish artists from the second half of the 20th century and early 21st century, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media in abstract, figurative, and other styles.
The museum was established on November 10, 1990, as the first institution in Poland officially called a contemporary art museum. Its collection grew mainly through donations from artists and their families, and in 2014 it relocated to a renovated former power plant building supported by a project involving filmmaker Andrzej Wajda.
The museum occupies two historic structures from the 17th century that give the space a lived-in, timeless feeling rooted in the city's past. Visitors experience how these old buildings in the city center frame the artworks and connect them to local identity.
The building has been improved with ramps and elevators to help visitors with mobility needs. Exhibitions change several times a year, and the museum regularly organizes workshops, educational programs, and special opening events for visitors.
The museum displays works by respected artists such as Wacław Taranczewski, Maria Jarema, and Jerzy Nowosielski, whose contributions document the development of Polish art after 1945. These artists represent different approaches and offer insight into how Polish creators responded to world events and social change.
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