The exhibition consists of the “remnants of the play”—objects, archival materials, photographs, and their contemporary interpretations in the form of a multimedia installation. It is an attempt to transform the material absence of the play itself into the possibility of presenting it through what is “on the threshold.” In doing so, we engage with themes close to Kantor—safeguarding “cultural past” and exploring the synergy of the arts, where theater meets visual art. Thanks to this approach, The Dead Class is presented in a way that may once again allow for an emotional connection between the viewer and the artwork.
The exhibition’s core will be all the objects related to The Dead Class preserved in the institution’s collection, juxtaposed with the contemporary production “Ani żywa, ani umarła.” This dialogue with an iconic play has been undertaken by Krzysztof Garbaczewski, who in his directing practice combines methods from theater, contemporary visual arts, and performance. In the installation space, viewers will become active participants in a digital environment where avatars inspired by characters from The Dead Class co-create a new reality, offering a fresh perspective on its phenomenon.
