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"Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni": A Polish Volleyball History Exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Discover the comprehensive history of Polish men's national volleyball in key international tournaments (1949-2018).

The Museum of Sport and Tourism presents "Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni," an exhibition based on the publication about Polish men's national volleyball. It meticulously documents the team's participation in major international tournaments from 1949 to 2018. This display offers detailed match accounts, expert insights from journalists, and rich historical context. Authored by Katarzyna Paw, the book includes original caricatures and over 100 photographs.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the publication 'Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni,' a detailed account of the Polish men's national volleyball team's performance in major international tournaments from 1949 to 2018. The book includes match descriptions, expert opinions, and historical context, drawing on various archival sources and media.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Sport and Tourism features the publication "Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni," a comprehensive work detailing the history of the Polish men's national volleyball team's participation in key international events between 1949 and 2018. Authored by Katarzyna Paw, the book, published by Księgarnia Akademicka in 2018, offers an in-depth analysis of every match played by the team in the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, World League/Nations League, and World Cup. It is distinguished by its inclusion of opinions from volleyball experts and journalists from "Przegląd Sportowy" and "Sportowiec." The publication covers the period from the team's first international appearance in 1949 up to their successful defense of the World Championship title in 2018. Each of the book's 15 chapters provides a characterization of the preparation period, tournament format, journalistic predictions, detailed match descriptions, and journalistic summaries. The author drew upon articles from "Przegląd Sportowy" and "Sportowiec," documents from the State Archive in Warsaw, and various Polish and foreign publications related to volleyball. The exhibition highlights that the book includes caricatures by Edward Ałaszewski, Ryszard Kiss-Orski, Stanisław Dąbrowski, and Wiesław Fuglewicz, some of which are from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's collection, alongside over 100 photographs. The publication is dedicated to Ireneusz Kłos and Kamil Drąg, celebrating the rich history and achievements of Polish volleyball.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing and museum visit details can be found on the 'Visit' section of the museum's website, under 'Opening Hours' and 'Tickets'. Specific exhibition ticketing is not detailed but is likely covered by general museum admission or event specifics mentioned elsewhere on the site. Visitors are directed to the museum's official website for more details regarding their visit and ticket purchases.

Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni key exhibition facts

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jan 1, 2019
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The exhibition centers around the publication "Kat, Szampon, Guma i inni" by Katarzyna Paw. The book features caricatures by Edward Ałaszewski, Ryszard Kiss-Orski, Stanisław Dąbrowski, and Wiesław Fuglewicz, and includes contributions and acknowledgments from various figures in Polish volleyball, such as Ireneusz Kłos, Kamil Drąg, and members of the volleyball family like Edward Skorek, Andrzej Warych, Sebastian Świderski, and Stanisław Brzóska.
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