“A ladder to the heavens,” he chuckled, “Or maybe just a jungle gym for grown-up dreams.” We stood before the Drabinka Sculpture, a curious piece by Nik Kosmas. The Drabinka Sculpture is a relatively new addition to Warsaw’s artistic landscape. It replaced a previous sculpture called the “Inverted Ice Kaleidoscope” in 2016. The whimsical name, Drabinka, which means “ladder” in Polish, seems fitting. Its abstract form sparks curiosity and invites interpretation. But what does it tell us about this city, about its past and present? Look closely, and you might just find your own answers woven into its metallic frame.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to