Housed in what was once a palatial residence before being sacked and destroyed by fire in World War II, the Centre for Contemporary Art is one Warsaw's larger art spaces. Exhibits include works by locals as well as foreigners, with exhibits usually themed rather than focusing on a particular artist. [link]

One of Warsaw's most famous and influential galleries, Folksal has stuck it out for over four decades while much of the city has changed around it. The gallery features paintings, sculpture, graphics, and performance art, usually by Polish artists. The small gallery hosts single exhibits that rotate every month or two. [link]

The Galeria Dzialan is a respected art space showing traditional painting and sculpture in addition to experimental works of performance and theater. The gallery also hosts workshops and screens films. [link]

Though it started out modestly showing the works of the owners' friends, the Galeria SD has turned into one of the most popular galleries in Warsaw. It's located within a major shopping center, so they get a lot of foot traffic and change their exhibitions frequently. Work here is usually figurative instead of abstract. [link]

Raster is a seven year-old independent gallery that also holds discussions, screenings, lectures, concerts, and literature events. They're very community-focused and supportive of young artists. The space is run by two art critics in their mid-thirties and a group of young volunteers. [link]

The four year-old Yours Gallery is the leading photo gallery in Warsaw. It's owned by one of Poland's top photographers, the award-winning Tomasz Gudzowaty. Exhibitions rotate every few months and include works by Gudzowaty as well as other internationally acclaimed photographers. Three exhibitions can go on at once, so it's worth … checking out what's on display. [link]

Zacheta National Gallery is the oldest art space in Warsaw, dating back to the 1800s. It also sits in one of the few buildings to survive the destruction of WWII. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting works of Polish artists both in their main space, in their smaller gallery (Kordegarda), and abroad. Works range from painting to … sculpture to design. [link]