Authenticity testing
The authenticity of a work of art is the foundation of its artistic and market value. At the Retrospektywa Foundation, we help determine the authenticity of both objects associated with the artists whose work we document, as well as individual works of unclear provenance.
Our expert in this field is Monika Gregorczyk, a court expert in art history since 2023.
Corporate patronage
We offer a variety of corporate sponsorship options. Companies can sponsor selected artistic initiatives, such as preserving artistic heritage, organizing thematic exhibitions, or showcasing art collections. These events can support a company's marketing strategy, build relationships with key partners, and serve as a unique platform for communicating with clients.
We advise companies on creating and managing corporate collections that become an integral part of their identity. These collections can enhance office spaces, strengthen brand image, and provide a way to diversify their art investments.
Mariusz Szewczyk
He has been active in the Polish and international art markets for over ten years. He gained experience in contemporary art galleries in Krakow and Warsaw, as well as in auction houses, where he was responsible for both the acquisition and sale of objects. Over the years, he has helped build private collections. He has organized over 100 auctions and more than a dozen exhibitions of contemporary art.
Alexander Wawrzyniak
A curator of international exhibitions, founder of the Aleksander Bruno gallery and the Unique Auction platform, and collector, he has been researching the legacy of artists, particularly avant-garde women, for 15 years.
Monika Gregorczyk
A graduate of art history and postgraduate studies in the protection and care of monuments, cultural marketing, and the art market, she has been active in the Polish and international art markets for over fifteen years, verifying and evaluating works of art and organizing exhibitions and auctions, along with accompanying publications. She also teaches postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics. In 2023, she was appointed a court expert in art history.
Rafał
Zumer
Co-founder of the Retrospektywa Foundation, he is responsible for the development of corporate patronage. He specializes in building strategies for collaboration with institutional partners and implementing organizational solutions that support the responsible management of artistic heritage in accordance with regulations and best practices.
Private collections
In a natural process, during artists' lifetimes and after their deaths, their works pass from studios to private collections. We believe that these collections play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the cultural ecosystem of art.
We offer documentation, contextualization, conservation care, collection management, and logistics.
We offer comprehensive support for collections, including:
documentation and historical-artistic analysis,
conservation care,
logistics related to collection management
For emerging collections, we also offer assistance in assessing the authenticity of objects before purchase or more extensive advice in shaping them.
Mariusz Szewczyk is responsible for relations with private collections in our team.
Archiving and Catalogue raisonné
Archiving artistic work is a custom-made process, often tailored to the physical storage of works. We maintain a catalog of works, as well as sketches and publications related to the artist, and create a database with a comprehensive network of references. This process may or may not result in publication in the form of a catalogue raisonné.
The archiving process at our foundation is handled by Aleksander Wawrzyniak, who has been dealing with artist estate issues for 15 years.
This process is overseen by Aleksander Wawrzyniak, an expert with 15 years of experience in the management of artistic heritage (artist estate).
Exhibition activities
Artists' work requires not only protection but also promotion. We organize exhibitions that not only showcase works but also place them in their appropriate historical and artistic context. We offer support at every stage of exhibition implementation: from substantive research and narrative development to logistics and conservation care.
We work with galleries, public institutions, and private collectors, creating spaces where art can be widely experienced and understood.
Retrospective Foundation was founded with the mission of preserving and promoting the heritage of the Polish avant-garde. We specialize in the preservation, archiving, and research of the work of artists who have made significant contributions to the development of modern visual and conceptual language.
Our activities combine a deep knowledge of art history with an approach based on precision and responsibility, allowing us to support collectors, galleries, cultural institutions and artists themselves.
Team
Retrospektywa Foundation was founded with the mission of preserving and promoting the heritage of the Polish avant-garde. We specialize in the preservation, archiving, and research of the work of artists who have made significant contributions to the development of modern visual and conceptual language.
Our activities combine a deep knowledge of art history with an approach based on precision and responsibility, allowing us to support collectors, galleries, cultural institutions and artists themselves.
