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XV Summer Paralympic Games Rio 2016: Celebrating Athletes and the Paralympic Movement

Discover inspiring sports photography showcasing the achievements and spirit of para-athletes from Rio 2016.

This exhibition is dedicated to the participants of the XV Summer Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro. It aims to promote the ideals of the Paralympic movement and encourage individuals with disabilities to engage in sports. The display features powerful sports photography by Adam Nurkiewicz and Adrian Stykowski, capturing moments of strength and determination. Launched on June 3rd, it serves as a platform to inspire.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition is dedicated to the participants of the XV Summer Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro in September 2016. It aims to promote the ideals of the Paralympic movement and encourage individuals with disabilities to engage in sports.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "XV Letnie Igrzyska Paraolimpijskie Rio 2016" showcases the achievements and spirit of the athletes who competed in the XV Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in September 2016. Launched on June 3rd, the exhibition serves as a platform to disseminate the principles of the Paralympic movement and to inspire individuals with disabilities to pursue sports. The visual content of the exhibition is credited to photographers Adam Nurkiewicz and Adrian Stykowski, documenting the event and its participants.

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Information regarding tickets and visiting hours can be found on the museum's 'Visit' section. Specific ticketing details for this exhibition are not provided on this page, but general museum admission and hours are available through the website's navigation. Visitors are directed to the museum's official ticketing and visitor information pages for further details.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 3, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Photographs by Adam Nurkiewicz and Adrian Stykowski.
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