Małgorzata Szandała

Małgorzata Szandała is a researcher affiliated with the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. She holds a PhD and has pursued advanced studies in interdisciplinary art and social sciences at SWPS University and the Institute for Advanced Study in Warsaw. Her work focuses on conceptual art, site-specific installations, and subversive strategies, exploring themes like post-war trauma and the cognitive role of art. She co-authored the publication Fallout shelters and dictionaries, published by her institution. Szandała has participated in international residency programs and exhibited globally, including venues in New York, London, Vienna, and Tokyo. She collaborates with the Travel Agency Art Collective to create nomadic exhibitions. Her research bridges artistic practice with critical analysis of public space and cultural identity.

• Education: Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice (BFA), Post-Diploma Studies at SWPS University, Advanced Seminar at Warsaw’s Institute for Advanced Study

Her artistic practice emphasizes site-responsive interventions that challenge conventional narratives. The Fallout shelters and dictionaries project exemplifies her exploration of memory and institutional critique through mixed-media installations. Szandała’s work has been showcased in leading galleries and museums, reflecting her engagement with global contemporary art discourse.