The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, together with the Ocalenie Foundation and the Friends of the Museum of Modern Art Association, invites you to the ninth exhibition and charity auction, which together form a gesture of solidarity in support of the artistic community for migrants and people with refugee experience



“Think of Others. Think of Yourself” is an exhibition presenting works by more than 40 artists who have donated their pieces to the charity auction. On Sunday, December 7, in the auditorium on the ground floor of the Museum, attendees will be able to take part in the bidding for these works. All proceeds from the auction and from the sale of three limited editions prepared especially for the exhibition will be allocated to real, direct assistance provided to migrants by the Ocalenie Foundation.



The project’s previous title, Refugees Welcome—a reference to the international movement from 2014 advocating hospitality toward refugees—is replaced this year by a new motto: “Think of Others. Think of Yourself.” The words of Mahmoud Darwish, one of the most important Palestinian poets of the 20th century, serve not only as an invitation to empathy, but also as a question about our stance toward the world. It is a call to reverse our perspective—to see ourselves not so much as hosts, but as those who share responsibility, who participate and co-create a community, and who may also one day need support.



In this context, the gesture of the artists—who for the ninth time are donating their works to support the Ocalenie Foundation and do not hesitate to speak on behalf of those whose voices have been taken away—takes on particular significance. The artists remind us that solidarity is not a privilege but an obligation, and that the annual exhibition and auction document not only their engagement in aid efforts but also their consistent defense of fundamental values: equality, dignity, and safety.



The funds raised through the auction (which will take place on December 7, 2025) will be allocated to tangible assistance provided by the Ocalenie Foundation, which for 25 years has supported people on the move, regardless of which border they crossed to reach Poland or which parts of the world they come from. These individuals receive comprehensive support from the Foundation as they navigate their often difficult journey toward a safe and decent life. Together with the Foundation’s staff, they take successive steps toward independence and self-reliance. Migrants and refugees learn Polish, receive legal advice, psychological and psychiatric support, career counseling, and help in finding and renting housing. In 2024, approximately 6,600 people received support, including 2,300 children—many of them thanks to this auction, which is being organized for the ninth time. As in previous years, the funds will be directed to the Center for Foreigners’ Assistance and the Refugees Welcome program.