Stadion Śląski - Kocioł Czarownic: An Exhibition Exploring the Legendary Silesian Stadium's Sports History and Iconic Moments
This exhibition commemorated the Stadion Śląski album, featuring legendary Polish athletes who shared their vivid stadium memories.
Discover the detailed history of the legendary Silesian Stadium through this special exhibition. It celebrates the 'Stadion Śląski - Kocioł Czarownic' album, chronicling pivotal historical matches, record-breaking achievements, and memorable concerts held within its renowned walls. Learn about the stadium's profound impact on Polish sports and culture.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition, centered around the promotion of the album "Stadion Śląski. Kocioł Czarownic," delves into the rich history and iconic moments of the legendary Silesian Stadium. It features recollections from Polish sports legends and details the historical matches, record-breaking events, and concerts that took place within its walls.
Curatorial context
The "Stadion Śląski - Kocioł Czarownic" exhibition, presented at the Museum of Sport and Tourism, marked the promotion of the album of the same title. The event served as a platform to revisit the storied past of the Silesian Stadium, often referred to as the "Cauldron of Witches." The promotion itself was attended by distinguished figures from Polish sports, including Irena Szewińska, Ryszard Szurkowski, Lesław Ćmikiewicz, and Jerzy Kraska, who shared personal anecdotes and memories associated with their performances at the stadium. Irena Szewińska recounted her world record achievement, while Ryszard Szurkowski reminisced about the massive crowds during the Tour de Pologne. Lesław Ćmikiewicz and Jerzy Kraska vividly described a pivotal 1974 World Cup qualifier against England.
The exhibition also highlighted the authors of the album: Paweł Czado, Jerzy Góra, Henryk Grzonka, Wojciech Krzystanek, and Adam Pawlicki, who detailed the extensive work involved in compiling the publication. The album itself is presented as a comprehensive monograph, filled with anecdotes and historical accounts of significant events at the stadium, ranging from national team matches and club competitions to Irena Szewińska's world record and U2 concerts. It aims to capture the "magic" of the stadium and provide readers with lesser-known facts, making it a unique and detailed chronicle of the facility's legacy.
Admission and ticket notes
This event was part of an exhibition promotion. General ticketing information for the Museum of Sport and Tourism, including opening hours and ticket prices, can be found on the museum's website. Specific ticketing details for this event are not provided on the page.
Stadion Śląski - Kocioł Czarownic key exhibition facts
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Museum of Sport and Tourism
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Artist line / attribution
The exhibition featured Polish sports legends such as Irena Szewińska, Ryszard Szurkowski, Lesław Ćmikiewicz, and Jerzy Kraska, who shared their memories. The authors of the accompanying album "Stadion Śląski. Kocioł Czarownic" also participated: Paweł Czado, Jerzy Góra, Henryk Grzonka, Wojciech Krzystanek, and Adam Pawlicki.
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