One of this year’s most anticipated cultural events in Poland is opening at the Creative Industries Institute at 65 Mińska Street in Warsaw. This multidimensional exhibition is dedicated to Tilda Swinton – an icon of global cinema and contemporary art – as well as her creative relationships and friendships. At the invitation of the Malta Festival, the artist brings to Warsaw a project that, following its presentations at Amsterdam’s Eye Filmmuseum and Athens’ Onassis Ready, is being presented to the Polish public for the first time.

Tilda Swinton’s first “grown-up” apartment, a cinema auditorium designed by Pedro Almodóvar, a personal collection of clothing from Tilda and her relatives, a bust sculpted by Luca Guadagnino, and brand-new short film studies by Jim Jarmusch, Guadagnino and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. These and other unconventional objects make up an exhibition that strays far from a traditional retrospective. It is now open to visitors in Warsaw’s Praga district.

Cinema, Photography, Fashion, Sculpture, and Personal Effects

“Tilda Swinton – Ongoing” tells the story of nearly four decades of creative friendships, collaborations, and artistic dialogue among the most prominent figures of contemporary cinema and art. Across nearly 1,000 m² of raw space in a former printing plant at 65 Mińska Street, visitors will see objects, installations, and projections created in collaboration with masters such as Pedro Almodóvar, Luca Guadagnino, Joanna Hogg, Derek Jarman, Jim Jarmusch, Olivier Saillard, Tim Walker, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

The exhibition reveals a side of the artist we haven’t seen before. Through archival collections, we discover the beginnings of her career from a deeply personal perspective. Displays include the dress she wore at the Venice premiere of Sally Potter’s film “Orlando” in 1993 and a pocket mirror given to Tilda by Derek Jarman. Visitors are introduced to the formative period of the artist’s creative life by Joanna Hogg’s installation “Flat 19” – a multimedia reconstruction of Tilda’s first “grown-up” apartment in London.

The exhibition also portrays the story of the Swinton family – through a collection of memorabilia and garments, as well as a dedicated photo series by renowned fashion photographer Tim Walker. A key part of “Ongoing” is “A Biographical Wardrobe,” a project developed jointly by Tilda and fashion historian Olivier Saillard. Based on Tilda’s and her family’s personal wardrobe collections, it reflects on her life, relationships, and dreams. Highlights include an official lord’s attire that belonged to Tilda’s great-grandfather.

Cinema naturally plays a central role in the space – visitors can watch Pedro Almodóvar’s film “The Human Voice” in an auditorium designed by the Spanish director himself. Guests can also immerse themselves in short film studies created specially for the exhibition by Jim Jarmusch, Luca Guadagnino and Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

A Modernist Landmark as the Backdrop for Unconventional Artistic Events

An added highlight of the exhibition is the venue itself: a newly opened hall at the headquarters of the Institute of Creative Industries in Warsaw’s Praga district. The complex of the former printing house at 65 Mińska Street – an outstanding example of industrial modernist architecture – provides a unique context for the visit. Registered as a historic monument, the facility opens a new chapter after years of industrial use, standing out as one of the most compelling spots on Warsaw’s cultural map.

Visitor Information

The exhibition will remain open until January 17, 2027. Admission is managed through a flexible system of hourly entry time slots. The recommended duration for a full visit is approximately 90 minutes.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Tickets are available at eventim.pl. Detailed information about the event can be found on the official website: tildaswintonongoing.pl.

The exhibition is organized by the Malta Festival – one of Poland’s most prominent and recognizable cultural festivals, patroned by Dominika Kulczyk. For over 35 years, the festival has shaped trends in contemporary culture by integrating theater, dance, music, film, and performing arts. The presentation of “Tilda Swinton – Ongoing” in Warsaw marks another milestone in the festival’s long-standing collaboration with the British artist.