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Explore Famous Polish Athletes in Caricature: An Art Exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

View Jozef Hrušovský's 20 caricatures of iconic Polish athletes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with museum artifacts.

This captivating exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism showcases 20 unique caricatures by Slovak artist Jozef Hrušovský. It honors legendary Polish sports figures from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, such as Irena Szewińska and Zbigniew Boniek. The display is enhanced with significant artifacts from the museum's collection, providing rich historical context to these athletes' iconic careers.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases 20 caricatures by Slovak artist Jozef Hrušovský, featuring prominent Polish athletes from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. The display is complemented by artifacts from the museum's collection related to the depicted athletes.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Sport and Tourism, in collaboration with the Slovak Institute in Warsaw, presented an exhibition titled "Famous Polish Athletes in Caricature." This display featured 20 caricatures by Jozef Hrušovský, a renowned Slovak caricaturist known for his portraits of athletes. The exhibition focused on iconic Polish sports figures from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, including well-known names such as Irena Szewińska, Ryszard Szurkowski, Władysław Kozakiewicz, Grzegorz Lato, and Zbigniew Boniek. To provide richer context, the caricatures were accompanied by selected exhibits from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's collection that are connected to the athletes portrayed. Jozef Hrušovský's artistic style is characterized by a clear, confident black line, often depicting a distinctive profile with essential features. He typically sketches the athlete's face and adds symbols of their sport, creating humorous yet recognizable compositions. His extensive archive contains approximately 20,000 drawings, with over 30,000 published works. His caricatures have appeared in prestigious national and international sports media. The exhibition was an opportunity to appreciate both the artistic talent of Hrušovský and the legendary careers of Polish athletes.

Admission and ticket notes

Information about tickets and opening hours can be found in the 'Visit' section of the museum's website. This exhibition was open until the end of May 2015, and specific ticketing details for that period are not provided on this archival page. Visitors are generally directed to official museum channels for current information regarding admission and opening times for ongoing exhibitions. For historical exhibitions like this, specific ticketing details are usually not maintained, but general museum entry policies would have applied at the time of display.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 13, 2015 – May 31, 2015
Artist line / attribution
Featuring caricatures by Jozef Hrušovský, with works of Irena Szewińska, Ryszard Szurkowski, Władysław Kozakiewicz, Grzegorz Lato, and Zbigniew Boniek.
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