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Celebrating a Century: CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS Polish Olympic Art Exhibition in Warsaw

This historical exhibition showcased 100 Polish artworks, exploring the deep connection between sport and culture.

The CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS exhibition in Warsaw celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Polish Olympic Committee. It highlighted the profound relationship between sports and the arts through a curated collection at the Museum of Sport and Tourism. Visitors discovered one hundred works by Polish artists, including paintings, sculptures, and artistic medals. These pieces were often recognized in prestigious Olympic Art Competitions, offering a unique perspective on national art.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the Polish Olympic Committee by exploring the connection between sport and art. It showcases one hundred works by Polish artists, many of which have been recognized or displayed at Olympic Art Competitions and other significant art events.

Curatorial context

"CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS. Polska sztuka olimpijska" was an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Polish Olympic Committee, highlighting the profound relationship between sports and the arts. The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, which has been collecting sports-themed art for many years, presented this collection. The exhibition featured one hundred works by Polish artists, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, textiles, and artistic medals. These pieces were either awarded or exhibited at Olympic Art Competitions, the International Biennale "Sport in Fine Arts," or received the Olympic Laurel. The earliest artworks in the museum's collection date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a rich historical context for contemporary Olympic art.

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CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS. Polska sztuka olimpijska key exhibition facts

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Oct 16, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition featured works by Polish artists, many of whom were recognized or exhibited at Olympic Art Competitions and the International Biennale "Sport in Fine Arts." A piano recital by Łukasz Krupiński, representing the Fryderyk Chopin Association, was part of the opening event.
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