tons of colored aggregates mix together to form color path public art installation in poland

ADAM KALINOWSKI’s COLOR PATH Transforms Public Space in Poznań

Color Path (Ścieżka Koloru) is a temporary public art installation by Adam Kalinowski, presented at Pasaż Quadro in Poznań, Poland. On view from September 12th to October 26th, 2025, the project is organized by Galeria Miejska Arsenał w Poznaniu and produced by The Tadeusz Kalinowski Art Foundation.

The installation measures 2700 x 480 x 20 cm and is constructed from 17 tons of colored aggregates in grades ranging from 0.5 to 5 mm, set within a plywood frame. The material composition forms a tactile surface designed for direct interaction, encouraging visitors to walk across it, ideally barefoot.

all images courtesy of Adam Kalinowski

COLOR PATH is made of Color, Motion, and Collective Presence

Movement across the piece continually reshapes its surface, producing shifting patterns of color and texture. This interaction transforms the installation into an evolving landscape, shaped jointly by its material qualities and the actions of its participants.

The work by artist Adam Kalinowski investigates how public space can be altered through sensory engagement, collective interaction, and temporary disruption of routine. By framing participation as an integral part of the design, Color Path highlights the relationship between material, body, and shared environment.

Color Path by Adam Kalinowski at Pasaż Quadro, Poznań

a temporary public art installation exploring color, texture, and movement

the installation spans 2700 x 480 x 20 cm in scale

a plywood frame contains the vibrant field of pigments

movement across the piece continuously reshapes its form

walking barefoot enhances the sensory experience

the installation becomes an evolving landscape of collective participation

patterns of color and texture shift with every step

project info:

name: Color Path (Ścieżka Koloru)
designer: Adam Kalinowski

location: Pasaż Quadro, Poznań, Poland

organizer: Galeria Miejska Arsenał w Poznaniu

produced by: The Tadeusz Kalinowski Art Foundation

dates: September 12th – October 26th, 2025

dimensions: 2700x480x20 cm

materials: 17 tons of colored aggregates of 0.5-5 mm, painted plywood

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom