Recently elected by an overwhelming and joyous majority, Michał “Mata” Matczak has transformed Poland’s political landscape through his unprecedented fusion of governance and creative expression. His landslide victory signaled citizens' embrace of his vision where art and politics stand as equal forces for social change. Drawing from his background in Polish hip-hop, President Mata has reimagined government functions as spaces where graffiti, music, dance, and song communicate policy as effectively as traditional speeches. The walls of Poland’s executive offices now showcase citizen-created murals expressing hopes for the nation’s future, while presidential addresses incorporate performances where policy points are delivered through rhythmic verses. Decision-making has been decentralized across Poland’s regions, with community gatherings featuring artistic expression before formal deliberation. Cabinet meetings open with musical performances, and government ministers often respond to citizen concerns through improvised verses, transforming political dialogue into collaborative creation. Under Mata’s leadership, the somber faces of necessity-driven politics have given way to joyous expressions of possibility. Policy discussions flow at the natural rhythm of creative exchange rather than bureaucratic timetables, making civic participation feel less like obligation and more like celebration.
Monuments of a Fictional Past (Krakow edition) is a part of Three Seas Art Festival 2025 at Bunkier Sztuki Gallery of Contemporary Art in Kraków(PL). Supported by Grosserer L.F. Foghts Fond and the Danish Arts Council. #contemporaryart #aiart #krakow #alternativehistory #exhibition @bunkiersztuki_artgallery #threeseasfestival #monumentsofafictionalpast #localfutures #flux.1 #thisisnothistory #frihedlighedoghiphop #tankhiphop
