Polish design continues to captivate audiences with ‘Curated Connections Chapter 3: Deformation Study’ at HENGE London, presenting visionary ceramicist Monika Patuszyńska as part of the UK /Poland Season 2025.

Celebrating the intersection of craft and material intelligence Deformation Study opens on 30 October at Henge London. The evening features Monika Patuszyńska ‘In Conversation With’ Grant Gibson, co-founder of Material Matters, followed by an opening reception set among the exhibition, which remains on view until 29 November. 

Monika Patuszyńska, explorer of abandoned spaces and untried paths, member of the International Academy of Ceramics (AIC/IAC). In 1999 she graduated from the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. She was the last designer at the Zakłady Porcelitu Stołowego Pruszków (Pruszków Table China Factory) and the last president of the International Ceramics Symposium “Porcelain Another Way”. Between 2014 and 2016 she held the position of the Artistic Director at the Institute of Design in Kielce. Thanks to cooperation with the New York office of the architect Peter Marino, her works can be found in the Maison Guerlain salon in Paris, the Chanel in Singapore or the famous Tiffany’s boutique in New York.

Addicted to porcelain. Fascinated by the passage of time and everything that comes with it.

Patuszyńska is internationally recognised for her radical approach to porcelain. Her practice involves smashing and reassembling discarded moulds, intentionally preserving cracks and seams to create dynamic, thought-provoking forms. In this intimate conversation, she shares how these broken moulds become bold statements of existence.

Curated Connections: Chapter 3 – Deformation Study
Thursday 30 October 18.30–21:00

Press preview 5.30 – 6.30 pm
Panel Discussion 7 – 7.45 pm
Reception follows until 9pm  
Exhibition dates 30 October – 29 November, Mon - Sat, 10-6 pm

HENGE Showroom, 254 Brompton Rd, London SW3 2AS
Please RSVP to info@onandondesigns.com

Curated Connections: Polish Design Across London initiated by On&On Designs, is a three-part series of curated presentations produced with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Polish Cultural Institute in London and the Let’s Art Foundation. 

Warm regards,
ON&ON Designs
Anka and Joanna 

JOIN US: THE RISE OF POLISH DESIGN - PANEL DISCUSSION
19 September, 12 pm 

Explore the future of Polish design at our upcoming panel discussion, featuring artists and organisers behind some of the most exciting Polish exhibitions during the London Design Festival.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about materiality, identity, and sustainability in design. 
Register now:  Material Matters
Material Matters, Space House, 1 Kemble St, WC2B 4AN

‘CURATED CONNECTIONS – CHAPTER 2: SECOND SKIN’ OPENS AT MINT GALLERY AS PART OF THE 2025 UK/POLAND CREATIVE SEASON, MARKING THE LONDON DEBUT OF FOUR ACCLAIMED POLISH DESIGN STUDIOS.

Featuring designers Formsophy, Mark Bimer, Alexander Oniszh, and Kaska Harasym, ‘Second Skin’ explores material experimentation and unconventional processes which forge new dialogues in design, highlighting Poland’s growing influence on the global design stage.

Polish design across London initiated by On & On Designs as part of the UK Poland Creative Season 2025. Launching at the London Design Festival within the Mayfair Design District, the exhibition showcases contemporary works reflecting the ingenuity and evolution of contemporary Polish design while highlighting the interconnection of ideas and materials. Bringing together four distinct perspectives on materil reinvention, the exhibition offers a vision of design that embraces material potential and craftsmanship as carriers of a transformative narrative delivers an exemplary blend of experimentation and refined artisanal skills.

DETAILS

‘Curated Connections – Chapter 2: Second Skin’

MINT Gallery 3 - 5 Duke Street London W1U 3ED | Free to attend

• Open during LDF (13-21.9) Mon – Sun 10.30 – 6.30pm

• Open post LDF (after 22.9) Mon – Sat 10.30-6.30pm

www.mintgallery.co.uk/exhibition/second-skin/

Oskar Zięta's latest public sculpture, Whispers, will debut at the London Festival of Architecture 2025. This event is part of the Fleet Street Quarter's contributions to the festival and is included in the UK/Poland Season 2025.

Whispers is an interactive installation created using Zięta's pioneering FiDU (Freie Innendruck Umformung) technology, which transforms flat metal sheets into lightweight, three-dimensional forms through internal air pressure. During the live event, the public will witness the sculpture's "inflation," bringing the piece to life in real time.

Following the unveiling, there will be a talk titled “A Quiet Place in a Noisy City” featuring Oskar Zięta and Ben Russell, Curator of Mechanical Engineering at the Science Museum. They will discuss the inspiration and technology behind Whispers, exploring themes of public space, design innovation, and the role of architecture in amplifying diverse voices. 

The installation will remain on display until 28 September 2025, inviting visitors to engage with its reflective surfaces and consider the festival's theme of "Voices." Zięta emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in design, stating, “Designing public and private spaces, as well as entire cities, would be meaningless without the voices that shape them. These voices are numerous—often contradictory, and sometimes silent. Let architecture empower people to speak—whether in a firm voice or a whisper.

Whispers is co-produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Polish Cultural Institute in London, Let’s Art Foundation, and On & On Designs, highlighting the collaborative spirit between Poland and the UK.

For more information, visit the official event page: Zieta Studio – Whispers Launch Event.

Date: Thursday, 29 May
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: One New Ludgate, 60 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7AW

“A Quiet Place in a Noisy City”
A thought-provoking conversation between Oskar Zięta and Ben Russell, Curator of Mechanical Engineering at the Science Museum.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Dentons, 1 Fleet Place, London EC4M 7WS (5 minutes' walk from Whispers)

Followed by a complimentary lunch and networking opportunity.
tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

This event celebrates the dynamic creative dialogue between the UK and Poland, highlighting how public art can transform space, inspire thought, and bring communities together.

Join us at Moroso Flagship Store on May 20 for a special talk exploring the role of colour in contemporary design, featuring Giorgia Zanellato, designer of Mangiafuoco and Clay collections by Moroso; Justyna Fałdzińska from UAU Project; Laura Perryman author of The Colour Bible, hosted by Pip Rich Editor at Livingetc.

Discover Moroso latest collections unveiled during the Milan Design Week, along with iconic best sellers and contemporary Polish designs that blend experimentation with refined artisanal skill — all presented in a bold new setting where vibrant colour takes centre stage.

Our collaboration with Moroso launches CURATED CONNECTIONS: Polish Design Across London, a series of presentations celebrating Polish design and craft, part of the 2025 UK/Poland Culture and Creative Season.

Doors open at 6PM, talk starts at 6.30PM.

www.britishcouncil.pl/en/programmes/uk-poland-season-2025/events/connections

RSVP to: info@onandondesigns.com