As the Serendipity Arts Festival marks its landmark 10th anniversary edition in 2025, the Polish Institute in New Delhi joins the celebrations, signalling an important moment for deepening cultural dialogue between Poland and India. This participation opens pathways for long-term collaboration at both institutional and artistic levels, strengthening ties across contemporary art practices, states a press release.
The presence of the Polish Institute at the 10th edition of the festival represents a significant step towards establishing a sustained Polish engagement with one of South Asia’s fastest-growing multidisciplinary arts festivals. Through the presentation of Polish artists across sculpture, music, and theatre, the initiative fosters opportunities for future residencies, joint productions, curatorial exchanges, and collaborative projects between the two countries.
Monumental Sculpture at the Art Park
Renowned Polish sculptor Tomasz Koclęga presents Suspensio Spiritualis (Spiritual Suspension) at the Art Park from 14–21 December 2025 (11:00 AM – 07:00 PM). A leading figure in contemporary figurative sculpture and Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Koclęga is known for his expressive, monumental works that explore the human body as a site of emotional and spiritual tension. At the festival, he showcases three striking white sculptures, each standing 2–3 metres tall and crafted in polyester resin. The works depict human figures interacting with oversized heads, symbolising intellect, consciousness, and spirituality.
Set against the lush greenery of the Art Park, the sculptures create a powerful visual and contemplative experience. The exhibition is presented with the generous support of the Polish Institute, New Delhi.
Polish Jazz on the Global Stage
Polish improvised music takes centre stage with LIGHT STAR GUIDING, a Warsaw-based quartet, performing a live jazz concert on 15 December 2025 at the Art Park (09:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Active since 2018, the ensemble blends electro, trance, folk, and free jazz, channeling the raw energy of the 1970s into a contemporary soundscape.
The line-up features Ray Dickaty (tenor saxophone & flute), Mikołaj Poncyljusz (electric guitar), Michał Załęski (keyboards, Moog, bass), and Dominik Mokrzewski (drums). The concert forms part of the “Jazz Po Polsku – Around the World / Asia Stop” tour, co-funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland and carried out by the JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation, with support from the Polish Institute in New Delhi. The Panaji performance marks the conclusion of the band’s India tour.
Theatre, Technology, and Exchange at SEA
Leading Polish theatre director and multimedia artist Krzysztof Garbaczewski participates in the SEA – Serendipity Exchange for the Arts on 19–20 December 2025 (11:00 AM – 07:00 PM) at the Old GMC Complex. Known for his experimental approach and integration of theatre with video, VR, and immersive technologies, Garbaczewski brings a critical international perspective to the exchange.
SEA runs parallel to the Serendipity Arts Festival as a delegate programme designed to connect artists, curators, producers, and arts managers from across Asia and beyond. During the panels, Garbaczewski will engage in discussions on new technologies and immersive art practices, opening the door to the future creation of a Polish–Indian performance that incorporates AI and digital tools.
Together, these presentations underscore Poland’s dynamic contribution to Serendipity Arts Festival 2025, celebrating artistic excellence while laying the groundwork for enduring cultural collaboration between Poland and India.
