Tatra Gallery — Attraction in Poprad

The main exhibition was an exceptional glass creation by Mr. Zoričák. Furthermore, a nice installation and a few works by the famous Man Ray and a high-quality permanent exhibition. All this in beautifully renovated interiors that I still remember from wild dance parties and concerts from the 90s. Today, they are truly representative spaces. That's why a person freezes when he comes to the exhibition, the labels for the works are dismantled, a third of the exhibits are taken away and other pieces are loaded into crates by workers right in front of his eyes, because the exhibition ends the next day. Really amazing! In the projected audio-visual appendix, he will then find out what he has not seen before. In addition, the permanent exhibition is so poorly lit that some paintings hang there completely...

Tatra Gallery in Poprad is a striking architectural landmark that immediately catches your eye, especially with the dramatic backdrop of the High Tatras mountains. Although we didn’t go inside, just admiring it from the outside was worth the stop—the combination of old industrial design and mountain scenery gives the whole area a unique cultural vibe.

The gallery is actually housed in a former steam power station from the early 20th century, which was later transformed into a modern exhibition space. That blend of historic industrial heritage and contemporary art makes it one of the most interesting cultural spaces in Slovakia. Even without stepping inside, it feels like a place full of stories...

I jave been to several galleries and this one is one of the most busy ones. So many people interested in art! To be honest, not surprised, because until 20th of September you may enjoy Banksy and until the 14th of September you may enjoy Calligraphy. The exhibitions are unique. Hopefully, the photos will help you to really persuade for visiting. Anyway, all the information are on the website and also do not forget on Mondays are...