FORM OF FRIENDSHIP. MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE - MICHAŁ MURAWSKI

The book "Form of Friendship. Museum on the Square" by Michał Murawski is a fascinating journey through the history of the creation of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. It is a subjective, sincere, and polyphonic story that allows you to understand the ideology of the building, emerging both from the content of the Museum (the collection) and from the space-time context in which the building and institution are created.

• Subjective history of the creation of the MSN in Warsaw
• Polyphonic story about architecture and art
• Interviews with creators and experts from the industry
• Analysis of the ideology of the building and its context
• Two language versions: Polish and English
• Published by the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw

The book contains essays by the author and interviews with prominent figures from the world of architecture and art. Among the interviewees are Thomas Phifer, the creator of the architectural project of the MSN, art historians and curators Sara Wilson, Dorota Jędruch and Agata Jakubowska, architectural theorist and critic Deyan Sudjic, representatives of the Solidarity Cultural Center Słonecznik, and the architect of the Central Square Zygmunt Borawski. This is a unique look at the creation process of an iconic building in the heart of Warsaw.

This publication is not only a documentation of the construction process but also an attempt to create an ideology for the building that combines the content of the Museum (the collection) and the space-time context. The author analyzes the space-time fabric in which the building and institution are created to understand what values and ideas should be represented by the Museum of Modern Art. It is a reflection on the role of architecture in shaping culture and society.

"Form of Friendship. Museum on the Square" is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, contemporary art, and the history of Warsaw. It is a book that provokes thought and encourages reflection on the role of culture in our lives. Thanks to the two language versions, Polish and English, this publication is available to a wide audience around the world.

Published by the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw in 168x246 mm format, this book is not only valuable content but also a beautiful object that will enrich any library. The year of publication 2024 guarantees the topicality of the presented content and perspectives.