Magdalena Abakanowicz - Everything is made of fiber

Although her name may not be widely known today, Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930–2017) remains one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. A pioneer of installation art, Abakanowicz successfully transformed a craft into a true art form. She received international acclaim for her sculptures, addressed issues that still resonate today and created an impressive body of work that continues to inspire many artists.

Next spring, Brabant will tell the full story of this godmother of installation art. From 18 April to 24 August 2025, her monumental creations – including the largest piece she ever made – will be on display at TextielMuseum Tilburg, Het Noordbrabants Museum and, continuously, at Provinciehuis Noord-Brabant.

Read more about the collaboration in this press release.

This programme of exhibitions and activities is made possible by the generous support of the Province of Noord-Brabant, the Municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Municipality of Tilburg, the VriendenLoterij, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, The Marta Magdalena Abakanowicz-Kosmowska and Jan Kosmowski Foundation, the Abakanowicz Arts and Culture Charitable Foundation, the Barbas-van der Klauw Cultural Fund, the Mondriaan Fund and the Blockbusterfonds.