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Football Poster Exhibition: Museum of Sport and Tourism, Warsaw Collections

This display highlights the artistic talent and cultural significance of football poster design across decades.

The "Football Poster in the Collection of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw" exhibition showcases dozens of unique posters. Visitors can explore works commemorating major events like the European Football Championship, crafted by renowned Polish and international artists. This presentation delves into the visual history of football, reflecting its widespread social significance and enduring appeal from the mid-1950s to the 2010s, drawing from Poland's largest collection of sports posters.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases a significant collection of football posters from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's archives, coinciding with the XV European Football Championship in France. It highlights the artistic talent involved in sports poster design and the cultural significance of football over several decades.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Football Poster in the Collection of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw" presents dozens of posters, created to commemorate the XV European Football Championship in France. Since its inception in 1952, the Museum of Sport and Tourism has systematically expanded its collection of sports and tourism posters and advertisements, now comprising nearly seven thousand items, making it the largest such collection in Poland. A considerable number of these works are related to football, the most popular sport globally. The exhibition features works by renowned Polish artists such as Henryk Tomaszewski, Waldemar Świerzy, Maciej Urbaniec, and Edward Lutczyn, as well as international artists like Luigi Castiglioni and Sylvie Decugis. These posters not only demonstrate the skill and talent of their creators but also reveal the diverse inspirations and associations that football evokes. The range of events covered, from major international tournaments like the World Cup and European Championships to club anniversaries and league matches, underscores the sport's widespread social significance and enduring appeal across decades. The exhibited works span from the mid-1950s to the second decade of the 21st century, illustrating the evolution of football's visual representation.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition can be visited in the Southern Gallery on the ground floor of the Olympic Centre. Specific ticketing information, hours, and admission details can be found in the 'Visit' section of the museum's website.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Until Jul 10, 2016
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by prominent Polish artists including Henryk Tomaszewski, Waldemar Świerzy, Maciej Urbaniec, and Edward Lutczyn, alongside international artists such as Luigi Castiglioni and Sylvie Decugis.
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