Art in Poland

A tribute to the first human in space.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Extremely famous in his native country, this Cracovian painter is all but unknown beyond Polish borders.

A 90-ton, gravity-defiant steam locomotive shoots for the skies in this bizarrely beautiful public artwork.

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.

A collection of old neon signs from all over Poland line a secluded courtyard.

A cluster of headless, armless sculptures looms within a popular Polish park.

A hidden art gallery in an abandoned Warsaw fort.

The manor house where the Polish composer spent childhood summer holidays is now a museum and concert hall.

A merchant court dedicated to the fictitious King Arthur is heavily adorned with bizarre Renaissance art.

A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

A national collection of Communist-era musical posters.

This uber-quaint Polish village is known for its habit of painting elaborate floral motifs on just about everything.