Spółdzielnia ORNO. Biżuteria Exhibition: Polish Metal Art and Jewelry History at Museum of Warsaw
This comprehensive survey showcases over 1600 exhibits, highlighting ORNO's unique contributions to Polish decorative arts.
Delve into the rich history of the Spółdzielnia ORNO. Biżuteria exhibition, a comprehensive presentation of the influential Warsaw metal art cooperative. This extensive display uncovers ORNO's distinctive style and crucial role in Polish applied arts from 1949 to 2003. Visitors can explore over 1600 diverse exhibits, from exquisite jewelry to unique artistic products and archival materials, showcasing its lasting legacy.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition is a comprehensive monographic presentation of the renowned Warsaw-based metal art cooperative ORNO, which operated from 1949 to 2003. It showcases over 1600 exhibits, including jewelry, artistic products, souvenirs, photographs, packaging, and advertising materials, highlighting ORNO's unique style and its significance in Polish applied arts.
Curatorial context
The exhibition "Spółdzielnia ORNO. Biżuteria" is a significant monographic survey of the celebrated Warsaw metal art cooperative that was active from 1949 to 2003. ORNO's distinctive adornments were widely recognized and highly regarded. Notably, ORNO was the sole cooperative among those affiliated with Cepelia (Central Association of Folk and Artistic Industry) that consistently upheld the vision of the artist-craftsman, who served as both designer and maker. The exhibition delves into the specific style of ORNO, explaining its origins and also narrating the story of the cooperative spirit and sense of community that characterized the workshop. With over 1600 exhibits, the display offers a colorful and multifaceted picture of the cooperative's history. This presentation marks the first extensive showcase of ORNO's achievements, underscoring its crucial role in the context of Polish applied arts during the latter half of the 20th century.
The exhibition is accompanied by a range of related materials and events, including educational programs for schools, film screenings at Kino Syrena, a companion folder, and access to collections featuring ORNO items. A competition inspired by the ORNO style was also organized, further engaging with the legacy of the cooperative. The exhibition is curated by Agnieszka Dąbrowska and Monika Siwińska from the Museum of Warsaw, with Dr. Anna Wiszniwska from the Institute of Art of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The exhibition design was realized by Marcin Kwietowicz, Maria Buchner, and Filip Pawłowski, with graphic design by Jerzy Gruchot and Wojciech Koss.
Admission and ticket notes
This page does not provide specific ticketing information for the exhibition. Visitors are directed to related content for educational programs, films, and collections, but admission details are not specified here. It is likely that admission is covered by general museum entry or requires separate booking which is not detailed on this page.
Spółdzielnia ORNO. Biżuteria key exhibition facts
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Venue
Museum of Warsaw
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 17, 2019 – Aug 18, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Agnieszka Dąbrowska and Monika Siwińska (Museum of Warsaw), with Dr. Anna Wiszniewska (IS PAN). The exhibition design was created by Marcin Kwietowicz, Maria Buchner, and Filip Pawłowski, with graphic design by Jerzy Gruchot and Wojciech Koss.
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