This post presents a list of objects related to Polish cultural heritage in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago (Art Institute of Chicago). The list is based on publicly available information in museum catalogues and the author's independent findings. It is preliminary in nature and further updating and revision is planned.

Our aim is not only to document the presence of these works in the museum's collection, but also - in the future - to expand the database with information on their provenance (origin), exhibition history and detailed artistic analyses.

Due to current copyright regulations, we cannot publish reproductions of most works. However, where possible, we provide links to the official museum catalogue, which includes images or additional information.

Unless otherwise stated, the objects were not on display at the time of publication and were outside the exhibition galleries. It is worth remembering that even works marked 'on display' may have been removed and may be temporarily unavailable.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information presented is reliable and up-to-date. However, the museum's collections are subject to change - if you notice inaccuracies or changes in the status of objects, please contact us.

Sculptures and drawings by Eli Nadelman at the Art Institute of Chicago
1909-1920
Creator: Elie Nadelman

Sculptures and drawings by Elie Nadelman at the Art Institute of Chicago. The collection includes three sculptures by the artist:
- "Classical Head", made between 1909-1910.
- "Classical Head", made circa 1910
- "Female Dancer", made circa 1920
And three drawings:
- "Tango", made between 1914-1915
- 'Female Head. Full Face", made in 1920
- 'Ideal Female Face (recto) Horse (verso)', made between 1915-1917.

Photographs by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz at the Art Institute of Chicago
1912-1914
Creator: Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

The Art Institute of Chicago houses three photographs by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. These are two self-portraits from 1912 and a portrait of Arthur Rubinstein, taken in Zakopane in late 1913 and early 1914.

Drawing by Stanisław Szukalski at the Art Institute in Chicago
1916
Creator: Stanisław Szukalski

Drawing by Stanisław Szukalski, made in 1916.

Sculpture "Pasterka" by Jadwiga Bohdanowicz at the Art Institute of Chicago
1927
Creator: Jadwiga Bohdanowicz

Sculpture "Shepherdess" by Jadwiga Bohdanowicz at the Art Institute of Chicago. Made in 1927 in bronze.

Photographs by Jerzy Lewczyński at the Art Institute of Chicago
1956-1982
Creator: Jerzy Lewczyński

Photographs by Jerzy Lewczyński at the Art Institute of Chicago. The collection includes twelve photographs by the artist.
"Antiphotography" (1958)
"Poster" (1960)
"Photo Yearbook" (1957)
"Auschwitz" (1959)
"Gliuice" (1971)
"Untitled" (1971)
"Janoh" (1973)
"One Life" (1982)
"Antiphotography" (1978)
"Legs" (1958)
"Untitled" (1956)
"Zubowice" (1969)

Photographs by Zofia Rydet from the series "Sociological Record" at the Art Institute of Chicago
1965-1971
Creator: Zofia Rydet

Photographs by Zofia Rydet from the series "Sociological Record" at the Art Institute of Chicago. The institution's collection includes ten (10) photographs by the photographer. All untitled, taken between 1965 and 1979.

Stefan Poplawski Tapestries at the Art Institute of Chicago
1967-1972
Creator: Stefan Popławski

The Art Institute of Chicago has in its collection two works by Stefan Poplawski, a renowned Polish artist-weaver:
- "Nike-Analysis Memories" (1972),
- "Sibelius" (1967).

Fabrics by Magdalena Abakanowicz at the Art Institute of Chicago
1970-1975
Creator: Magdalena Abakanowicz

The collection of the Art Institute of Chicago includes three textiles by Magdalena Abakanowicz:
- "Brun Rouge", made 1970-1973.
- "Humming Bird I", made 1970-1974.
- 'Le Feu et La Cendre (Fire and Cinders)', made between 1973 and 1975.

Zofia Butrymowicz Tapestries at the Art Institute of Chicago
1971-1978
Creator: Zofia Butrymowicz

Textiles by the eminent Polish artist Zofia Butrymowicz, who belonged to the first generation of creators of the so-called Polish School of Artistic Textiles, are in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The institution owns three of her works:
- "Fog" (1978) - fabric,
- "La Braise (Heat)" (1971) - fabric,
- "Of Fog" (1978) - sketch.

Fabrics by Jolanta Owidzka at the Art Institute of Chicago
1973-1981
Creator: Jolanta Owidzka

Textiles by the outstanding Polish artist Jolanta Owidzka, who belonged to the first generation of creators of the so-called Polish School of Artistic Textiles, are in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The institution owns two of her works:
- "Mouzieys Eco System" (1980/81),
- "The Moon Escaping" (1973).
Both textiles are made in Owidzka's characteristic warm and harmonious colours, and are excellent examples of the artist's mastery of artistic textiles.

Works by Mirosław Bałka at the Art Institute of Chicago
1988-1996
Creator: Mirosław Bałka

The Art Institute of Chicago houses the following works by Mirosław Bałka
- sculpture "Sprzedawca soli", 1988. , wood, jute, salt, steel.,106.7 × 55.9 × 35.6, inv. no. 2000.99, founders Donne and Howard Stone
See information about the object on the museum's website:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/154484/salt-seller (opens in new window)

- installation 'Zeitnot', 1996, steel, linoleum, fiilc, 191.8 × 360 × 63.5 cm, inv. no. 2001.153, founders Camille Oliver-Hoffmann
See information about the object on the museum's website:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/157152/zeitnot (opens in new window)

- Sculpture '190 × 25 × 28', 1991, steel, 28 × 190 × 25, inv. no. 2010.481, founders, Nancy and Robert Mollers
See information about the object on the museum's website:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/205412/190-x-25-x-28 (opens in new window)

- untitled drawing, 1989, pen, paper, 29.2 × 20.5 cm, inv. no. 2020.649, funders, Donne and Howard Stone
See information about the object on the museum's website:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/249825/untitled-death-is-my-shepardess (opens in new window)

- Untitled drawing, 1993, pen, paper, 29.3 × 20.9 cm, inv. no. 2020.650, funders Donne and Howard Stone.

Works by Kazimiera Frymak-Błaszczyk at the Art Institute of Chicago
1992-1993
Creator: Kazimiera Frymak-Błaszczyk

Works by Kazimiera Frymak-Błaszczyk at the Art Institute of Chicago. The collection includes two assemblages by the artist : "KFB 105" (1992) and "KFB 122" (1993).

Erna Rosenstein's painting 'Night' at the Art Institute of Chicago
1993
Creator: Erna Rosenstein

Erna Rosenstein's painting 'Night' (1993) at the Art Institute of Chicago. Made in oil on metal.