In 1962, Picelj initiated a series of his self-published “Edition a” art booklets, having released a total of seven publications up until 1964. Each issue of “Edition a” featured the work of one artist —mostly of a colleague whose work he admired.
In 1962, Picelj initiated a series of his self-published “Edition a” art booklets, having released a total of seven publications up until 1964. Each issue of “Edition a” featured the work of one artist —mostly of a colleague whose work he admired.
Omenaa Mensah is the founder of both OmenaArt Foundation and Omenaa Foundation, organizations dedicated to fostering dialogue across cultures and continents. She initiated the TOP CHARITY Auction, one of Europe’s most significant philanthropic events that bridges art and social impact. Omenaa is the first Polish member of the Africa Acquisitions Committee at Tate, an influential body contributing to Tate’s international African art collection. She actively supports the Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary Art Prize and the Yaa Asantewaa Prize, prestigious awards recognizing artistic excellence and innovation among African artists.
The Artistic Council selects the works presented at the TOP CHARITY Auction, emphasizing diversity in media, formats, generations, and perspectives. The experts typically work over a 12-month cycle. The 2025/2026 Artistic Council includes:
Iwona Büchner-Grzesiak – owner and founder of the Polswiss Art Auction House;
Gilles Dyan – art dealer, founder of Opera Gallery;
Touria El Glaoui – founder and director of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair;
Ekow Eshun – curator, writer, journalist;
Boris Kudlička – architect and stage designer, director of the Grand Theatre – Polish National Opera;
Omenaa Mensah – founder of the OmenaArt Foundation and the Omenaa Foundation, initiator of the TOP CHARITY Auction;
Hannah O’Leary – Senior Specialist in Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s;
Marwan Zakhem – gallery owner and art promoter, founder of Gallery 1957.
The OmenaArt Foundation is driven by a multidisciplinary team of art historians, experienced exhibition producers, and communications specialists. The team is led by Natalia Bradbury, a Polish curator and art advisor with over a decade of experience in both the Polish and international art scenes. Working between Poland and the UK, she has collaborated with prestigious galleries, art agents, and renowned curators on numerous exhibitions and auctions.
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