Wiktoria is a graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London, one of Europe’s leading art universities, where she studied Arts Management with a specialization in art law and museology. Prior to receiving the scholarship, she gained curatorial and research experience at renowned London cultural institutions, including Royal Museums Greenwich, The British Museum, and Two Temple Place. She also developed a strong interest in decorative arts and the history of 18th-century Europe, with a particular focus on French and German porcelain and its significance in court culture. During this period, she actively participated in academic and research projects, laying the foundations for an international career in the arts and cultural sector.
Thanks to the scholarship, Wiktoria is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Fine & Decorative Art and Design at the prestigious Sotheby’s Institute of Art, where she studies under leading experts in art history, the art market, and curatorship. During her studies, she develops her interests in decorative art, the provenance of lost artworks, and connoisseurship. She is also completing an internship at Art Explora, an international foundation dedicated to ensuring equal access to culture, delivering educational and grant-based projects in collaboration with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Musée du Louvre, as well as European ministries of culture and EU institutions. She supports the foundation’s offices in London and Paris and contributes to the implementation of the prestigious Académie des beaux-arts European Award. In parallel, she conducts research on Polish art, cultural, and arts education institutions as part of an academic project focused on improving equal opportunities across Europe.
Even before receiving the scholarship, Wiktoria was actively engaged in social initiatives, combining volunteer work with professional experience and academic studies. She supports the work of The British Museum by delivering hands-on workshops using original museum objects, as well as St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most important cathedrals in the world, where she serves as an educational volunteer. At the Queen’s House, she delivers free mini-lectures on the history of the residence and the Stuart and Bourbon dynasties. At both universities, she served as a Student Representative, working closely with academic staff on student life initiatives, reporting, and activities supporting the academic community.