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Kalos Kagathos: Jerzy Nowakowski's Sculptures and Medals Exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Discover art celebrating ancient Greek ideals and commemorating the Polish Olympic Committee's 100th anniversary.

The "Kalos Kagathos. Rzeźba i medale Jerzego Nowakowskiego" exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism showcased the artistic contributions of Krakow-based artist Jerzy Nowakowski. This collection highlighted his sculptures and medals, including a piece donated to the museum. The show celebrated the ancient Greek ideal of "beautiful and good" while also dedicating itself to the Polish Olympic Committee's centenary.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism features the sculptures and medals of artist Jerzy Nowakowski. The show highlights the artist's creative output, including a recent medal donated to the museum's collection, and is dedicated to the Polish Olympic Committee's 100th anniversary.

Curatorial context

The 'Kalos Kagathos. Rzeźba i medale Jerzego Nowakowskiego' exhibition, held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism's Olympic Centre, showcases the artistic contributions of Krakow-based artist Jerzy Nowakowski. The exhibition title itself, 'Kalos Kagathos', refers to the ancient Greek ideal of the beautiful and the good, reflecting the artist's focus on both aesthetic form and thematic depth. Visitors can expect to see a collection of the artist's sculptures and medals, with particular attention drawn to a recent work – a medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts – which Nowakowski has donated to the museum's permanent collection. The exhibition also serves as a dedication to the Polish Olympic Committee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, underscoring the strong connection between art, sport, and cultural heritage. The artist was present at the opening, engaging with guests and discussing his oeuvre. The exhibition was open to the public until November 17th.

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Information regarding ticketing for this specific exhibition is not detailed on the page. Visitors are directed to the general 'Tickets' section of the museum website for admission details. The exhibition was held at the Olympic Centre and was open until November 17, 2019.

Kalos Kagathos. Rzeźba i medale Jerzego Nowakowskiego key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 16, 2019 – Nov 17, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Jerzy Nowakowski, a Krakow-based artist whose sculptures and medals are featured in the exhibition.
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