Collaging Outlaw Exhibition

This paper investigates the cultural-political dynamics of art exhibition practices in the Eastern Bloc during the 1970s, with a particular focus on Steve Poleskie’s 1979 visit to the Polish People’s Republic. By examining primary sources and archival materials, the study explores how alternative art galleries served as spaces for oppositional or non-conformist expression, challenging official structures from a post-Stalinist perspective. The analysis emphasizes the multidimensionality of these cultural phenomena, including the organizational and discursive strategies employed within a communist state to navigate the complex relationship between art and politics. This case study highlights the significance of Poleskie’s contributions to the diffusion of contrasting political ideologies through his “Sky Art” and graphic works, positioning his efforts within the broader context of Cold War cultural exchanges

Art · Art history · Exhibition · Studio · Visual arts · Art, Politics, and Modernism · Cinema and Media Studies · Photography and Visual Culture