Portret Kibica: An Exhibition of Przemek Niciejewski's Football Fan Photography at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw
Explore the unique customs, behaviors, and emotions of football supporters documented through captivating photography.
The "Portret Kibica" exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw offers a profound visual journey into football's vibrant fan culture. Discover how Przemek Niciejewski’s compelling photographs capture the diverse emotions, traditions, and local flair surrounding European matches. This collection delves into the essence of supporter experiences, from stadium scenes to personal stories.
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Exhibition summary
The 'Portret Kibica' exhibition showcases photographs by Przemek Niciejewski, offering a visual exploration of football fan culture across various European stadiums. It captures not only stadium scenes but also the customs, behaviors, and local color surrounding matches, illustrating the diverse emotions of fans.
Curatorial context
The 'Portret Kibica' (Portrait of a Fan) exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw presents a collection of photographs by Przemek Niciejewski, coinciding with the European Football Championship. The exhibition delves into the world of football fans, featuring images taken at numerous European stadiums, from intimate local grounds to grand arenas. Niciejewski's work goes beyond the pitch, capturing the essence of fan culture through their customs, behaviors, and the surrounding environment, including local pubs and personal stories connected to clubs. His photography aims to document the individual joys, collective ecstasies, and sorrows experienced by fans, providing a visual narrative of the emotions felt both inside and around the stadium.
The exhibition opened on June 7, 2016, with an accompanying debate titled 'Fans not clients, i.e., the role of fans in today's football world.' The discussion featured historian and football enthusiast Christopher Lash, Krzysztof Górniak from the democratic club AKS Zły, and the photographer Przemysław Niciejewski himself. The exhibition was on display until July 17, 2016.
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Portret kibica key exhibition facts
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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 7, 2016 – Jul 17, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring photographs by Przemek Niciejewski.
Warsaw
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