Zuzanne Bartoszek

Zuzanna Bartoszek presents powerful paintings that explore the most romantic and feverish dimensions of love - longing, grief, desire and intoxicating blindness. In Film Noir, Bartoszek directs her gaze to the often overlooked characters and spaces on the margins of love stories: the friends on the third wheel, the widows, the quietly grieving, the havens (for lovers and loners).

Founded by Kamila Falęcka and Marcelina Gorczyńska, Turnus originated in 2020 as an independent artistic and curatorial collective. Driven by the belief that art thrives in playful, social settings, Turnus transitioned into a permanent space on Warsaw’s Wolska Street in June 2023. Evolving beyond a traditional gallery model, its space showcases a vibrant program of exhibitions and events, complemented by a cafe space providing a platform for sociability, neighborly discovery and community building. Turnus collaborates with emerging voices of contemporary art working across diverse media and experimental practices. ...