An opportunity to see CELF exhibition at Storiel, Bangor

A new art exhibition exploring the concept of ‘home’ has opened at Storiel, with a programme of accompanying events planned over the coming days.

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 2pm at Storiel, the artist Michal Iwanowski will be talking about his career and touring exhibition, and there will be an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of music on Saturday 2 May at 2pm in the company of Malgola No!  - a Polish singer and cultural pop producer. Book your place in advance by contacting Storiel www.storiel.cymru.

In 2008, Michal Iwanowski, who was born in Poland and who now lives in the city of Cardiff, came across graffiti near his home depicting the words, 'Go Home, Polish'.

Ten years later, in the aftermath of Brexit and a divided Europe, he undertook an incredible journey of over 1900km on foot between Wales and the village where he was born, Mokrzeszów, Poland. The journey took him through Wales, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic. The main aim of the journey was to explore and understand the concept of 'home'. The journey took 105 days to complete, during which he posted a diary of his experiences on Instagram.

Esther Roberts, Museums and Arts Manager, Cyngor Gwynedd, said:

"Michal's work is a series of striking photographs that explore his journey and is a response to the graffiti on his home.

"We look forward to welcoming Michal for a talk about his work, and I wish to thank CELF for making this possible. We are very fortunate that Storiel is a partner of this scheme, which offers new ways of engaging with Wales’ national art collection."

CELF is a national, modern art gallery in Wales which brings its collections to communities across Wales, drawing on local stories and interests.

Michal Iwanowski said:

“In April 2018 I set off an 1800km journey, on foot, between my two homes – Wales and Poland – with a British passport in one hand, and a Polish one in the other.  I drew a straight line on the map, got a pair of good hiking shoes, and walked out of my Cardiff flat, facing east.

“My objective was to ask people one question: where is home? “

Michal Iwanowski's exhibition: Go Home Polish will be at Storiel until 27 June 2026.

For more information about this exhibition, as well as other exhibitions and events at Storiel, please visit our website: www.storiel.cymru