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Discover "World Sports Impressions": Dariusz Kurowski's Photography from The World Games Wrocław 2017

Experience unique athletic moments and diverse disciplines captured during the international multisport event.

The exhibition "Światowe impresje sportowe" presents a compelling series of 38 photographs by seasoned journalist Dariusz Kurowski. These images document the thrilling action and spirit of The World Games Wrocław 2017, highlighting many non-Olympic disciplines. Visitors can explore the passion behind these distinctive sporting events.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases "World Sports Impressions," a photographic series by Dariusz Kurowski, featuring 38 images from The World Games Wrocław 2017. The photographs capture various sports, many of which are not typically seen in the Olympic Games.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Światowe impresje sportowe" (World Sports Impressions) presents a collection of 38 photographs by Dariusz Kurowski, documenting The World Games held in Wrocław in 2017. Kurowski, a seasoned journalist with over thirty years of experience, captures the spirit and action of various sports, including disciplines that are not part of the Olympic program. This exhibition offers a glimpse into these unique sporting events and the passion that drives them. The opening of the exhibition was attended by Marcin Przychodny, President of the Wrocław Organizing Committee for The World Games 2017, and was inaugurated by Tomasz Jagodziński, Director of the Museum of Sport and Tourism, and Irena Szewińska, Vice President of the Polish Olympic Committee. The event also marked the donation of valuable memorabilia related to The World Games, including awards, mascots, and sports equipment, by Mr. Przychodny. The exhibition, alongside these artifacts, was on display at the Museum of Sport and Tourism.

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The exhibition was on display at the Museum of Sport and Tourism. Specific ticketing details for this exhibition are not provided on the page, but general museum admission information can be found under the 'Bilety' (Tickets) section.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 1, 2017 – Jan 15, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Featuring photographs by Dariusz Kurowski, a journalist with over thirty years of experience in media and photography.
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