The Zupełnie Nowa Mitologia (Completely New Mythology) exhibition at the Contemporary Art Gallery "MS44" in Świnoujście, Poland, represents a significant artistic exploration of how mythological frameworks continue to shape contemporary understanding while adapting to address modern concerns. This exhibition brings together diverse artists who engage with the concept of mythology not as ancient history but as a living, evolving system of meaning-making.
The exhibition challenges conventional understandings of mythology by blending historical narratives with contemporary issues, creating dialogue between traditional symbolic systems and present-day social, political, and environmental concerns. Through this approach, it demonstrates how mythological thinking remains relevant in the 21st century, providing frameworks for interpreting complex realities and articulating collective experiences.
Participating artists employ diverse media and aesthetic strategies to question traditional views of mythology, offering fresh perspectives on how myths influence our understanding of the world and our place within it. Their works suggest that mythological thinking is not merely a relic of pre-scientific thought but a fundamental aspect of human cognition that continues to shape perception and meaning-making in the current socio-political landscape.
By challenging the conventional boundaries of mythological storytelling, the exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on the ways in which contemporary societies continue to construct collective narratives that function as myths—providing explanatory frameworks, establishing cultural values, and creating shared points of reference that bind communities together despite increasing fragmentation and individualisation.
This exhibition offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between art, myth, and society, urging viewers to reconsider how collective memories and identities are formed and communicated in an age of rapid technological and social change. It suggests that mythology is not a static artifact but a dynamic process of cultural production that continues to evolve in response to changing circumstances and needs.
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↑ ▢ "Zupełnie nowa Mitologia" (Completely New Mythology), 2021. Exhibition view documenting contemporary art installation; Location: Poland.
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