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Winter Sports Poster Exhibition: A Visual Journey Through Polish Sports History and Olympic Graphic Design

This historical display presented vintage posters from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's extensive collection.

The Winter Sports Poster Exhibition offered a unique look at Polish sports posters from 1931 to 1977, alongside selected Winter Olympic Games posters. Organized by the Polish Olympic Committee, this special presentation from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's archives showcased the evolution of graphic design in winter sports promotion. Visitors engaged with a rich visual history of athletic culture and artistic representation.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases selected Polish sports posters from 1931-1977, alongside posters from Winter Olympic Games, drawn from the Museum of Sport and Tourism's collection. Organized by the Polish Olympic Committee, it offers a glimpse into the visual history of winter sports.

Curatorial context

Organized by the Polish Olympic Committee, the 'Winter Sports Poster' exhibition presents a curated selection of Polish sports posters dating from 1931 to 1977. Complementing this collection are posters specifically related to the Winter Olympic Games, all drawn from the archives of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. This intimate exhibition, held in the Northern Gallery of the Olympic Centre, offers a unique visual journey through the history and aesthetic of winter sports promotion and representation in Poland. The exhibition was on display from January 16 to February 28, 2018, providing visitors with an opportunity to engage with historical graphic design and the evolving imagery associated with winter sports events and culture. It highlights the intersection of art, sport, and historical context through the medium of the poster.

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The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition, but general museum visit information including opening hours and tickets can be found on the museum's website. This exhibition was held at the Olympic Centre, which may have its own access policies not detailed here.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 16, 2018 – Feb 28, 2018
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features selected Polish sports posters from 1931-1977 and posters from Winter Olympic Games, organized by the Polish Olympic Committee and utilizing collections from the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw.
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