In the Shadow of War: Exhibitions of Johann Georg Pinsel’s Sculptures at Wawel Royal Castle Museum

Anotace: The military conflict in Ukraine has, of course, had a tangible impact on the preservation and presentation of its cultural heritage. Some exhibitions have brought it to the attention of the European public. This article focuses on the gallery presentation of old art from contemporary Ukraine in a Central European context. Using the last two years’ exhibitions of Johann Georg Pinsel’s famous sculptures at the Royal Castle of Wawel in Krakow as a model, it explores the possibilities of intimate presentations of iconic exhibits from Ukrainian collections. The pair of small-scale exhibitions in question reveals the potential of these quasi-marginal projects in the dramaturgy and image-building strategy of large museum institutions.