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Kazimierz Nowak: Praskie Pożegnania – An Exhibition of Warsaw's Urban Landscape and Architectural Art

Explore detailed architectural drawings and illustrations reflecting Kazimierz Nowak's deep connection to Warsaw's changing urban landscape.

Delve into the visual narrative of Warsaw's architectural heritage through the exhibition 'Kazimierz Nowak. Praskie pożegnania'. This collection highlights the distinctive style of Kazimierz Nowak, an architect and graphic artist, showcasing his intricate drawings and illustrations. Many pieces focus on the historic Praga district and surrounding areas, offering a unique perspective on the city's urban transformation. The works include his notable contributions to literary publications and Jerzy Kasprzycki's column, capturing various local landmarks.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the architectural drawings and illustrations of Kazimierz Nowak, a Warsaw-born architect and graphic artist. The works featured highlight various objects and scenes from Warsaw's Praga district and surrounding areas, reflecting Nowak's long-standing connection to the city.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Kazimierz Nowak. Praskie pożegnania' presents the works of Kazimierz Nowak, an architect, graphic artist, and illustrator with deep roots in Warsaw. Nowak, who graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at Warsaw University of Technology, also pursued a career in academia and established his own architectural firm in Berlin. His illustrative work includes contributions to books such as 'Literacki melanż z Pragi' and 'Żydzi Warszawy'. A significant part of his artistic output involves illustrations for Jerzy Kasprzycki's column 'Warszawskie pożegnania', published in 'Życie Warszawy' between 1985 and 2001, many of which depict locations in Praga, Grochów, Wawer, and Targówek. This exhibition offers a selection of these drawings, providing a visual narrative of Warsaw's changing urban landscape through the artist's distinctive style.

Admission and ticket notes

Please note that due to events in the conference hall, exhibition access may be temporarily limited. For current information, please check at the museum's ticket office.

Kazimierz Nowak. Praskie pożegnania key exhibition facts

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Venue
Praga Museum of Warsaw
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 12, 2018 – Dec 10, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the architectural drawings and illustrations of Kazimierz Nowak, a Warsaw-born architect, graphic artist, and illustrator.
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