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Wojciech Zabłocki's "Łączy nas szabla": An Exhibition and Performance of Fencing Art and Polish-Hungarian History

Discover captivating watercolors, poetry readings, and live fencing demonstrations celebrating Polish-Hungarian cultural ties.

Delve into Wojciech Zabłocki's unique exhibition and performance, "Łączy nas szabla," which explores the rich tapestry of Polish-Hungarian history and friendship. This presentation features Zabłocki's compelling watercolors, celebrating the art of fencing and shared cultural heritage. Experience vivid poetry readings and dynamic saber fencing demonstrations from both Hungarian and Polish traditions. The event serves as a tribute to Zabłocki's significant contributions to sport and culture.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition and performance, titled "Our Common Saber: The Story of Polish-Hungarian Encounters Written with a Saber," by Wojciech Zabłocki, opened on September 14, 2018. It showcased watercolors celebrating fencing, history, and the friendship between Poland and Hungary, accompanied by poetry and fencing demonstrations.

Curatorial context

The exhibition and performance, "Łączy nas szabla, czyli historia spotkań polsko-węgierskich szablą pisana" (Our Common Saber: The Story of Polish-Hungarian Encounters Written with a Saber), by Wojciech Zabłocki, premiered on September 14, 2018. The event featured watercolors by Zabłocki that explored the art of fencing, as well as the history and friendship between Poland and Hungary. Attendees also experienced poetry readings by Zabłocki himself, a renowned fencer and Olympian. The performance included fencing demonstrations by Michael Knazko and Leonid Kriżko, representing the Barbasetti fencing school of Hungary, and Dariusz Ostaszewski and Jarosław Kubacki, showcasing the Polish Hussar saber fencing style. The event also offered Hungarian cuisine and wine. Notable guests included the Ambassador of Hungary to Poland, Orsolya Zsuzsanna Kovács, and other dignitaries, recognizing Zabłocki's contributions to Polish culture and sports.

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Wystawa i widowisko Wojciecha Zabłockiego "Łączy nas szabla" key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 14, 2018 – Sep 14, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works and a performance by Wojciech Zabłocki, with fencing demonstrations by Michael Knazko, Leonid Kriżko, Dariusz Ostaszewski, and Jarosław Kubacki.
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