Mikołaj Sobczak: Ancora

In the works featured in Mikołaj Sobczak’s exhibition “Ancora,” historical allegories, queer identities, and contemporary social criticism come together to form a dense, multi-layered visual language.

– Mercury (Underground), 2025

Capitain Petzel is pleased to announce Mikołaj Sobczak’s second solo exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition centers on three large-format paintings commissioned by the Salzburger Kunstverein. They were first shown in 2025 as part of the exhibition *Moon, Sun, Mercury* at the Salzburger Kunstverein, which was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Poland.

In *Ancora* (Italian for “again” or “still”), Mikołaj Sobczak links past events with details of current occurrences, focusing on the endless loops in which historical narratives continually reconfigure themselves. In doing so, he explores each era through its diverse connections—ranging from political figures and celebrities to pop culture references, technological developments, and memes.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 6pm

Runtime: Thu, 25/06/2026 to Sat, 01/08/2026

Takes place here:

• Capitain Petzel