The 'Biurko, Zegar i Praczka' project at Royal Łazienki Museum offers a literary exploration of historical artifacts. Contemporary Polish poets Natalia Malek, Agnieszka Wolny-Hamkało, and Jerzy Jarniewicz present new works inspired by objects like an 18th-century desk and a 17th-century painting. This exhibition integrates modern poetry into the museum's collection, reflecting the residence's rich history of inspiring writers.
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This project features contemporary poems by Natalia Malek, Agnieszka Wolny-Hamkało, and Jerzy Jarniewicz, inspired by specific artifacts within the 'Łazienki w zachwycie' exhibition. The poems reflect on a desk, a washerwoman painting, and a mantelpiece clock from the Royal Łazienki collections.
The 'Biurko, Zegar i Praczka' (Desk, Clock, and Washerwoman) project presents a literary dimension to the 'Łazienki w zachwycie' (Łazienki in Delight) temporary exhibition. Contemporary Polish poets Natalia Malek, Agnieszka Wolny-Hamkało, and Jerzy Jarniewicz have created new works inspired by selected artifacts from King Stanisław August's collection. These poems are presented within the 'Literature' thematic space of the main exhibition. The selected artifacts include a 'bonheur-du-jour' desk from the late 18th century, Gabriel Metsu's 17th-century oil painting 'The Washerwoman,' and a mantelpiece clock from the bedroom of Franciszek Ryx, the royal chamberlain. The project draws a line from historical literary connections to the Łazienki Royal Residence, referencing figures like Ignacy Krasicki, Bolesław Prus, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Leopold Staff, Stefan Żeromski, Kazimierz Wierzyński, Anna Świrszczyńska, and Stanisław Wyspiański, highlighting the enduring inspiration the residence provides to writers.
This project is part of the temporary exhibition 'Łazienki w zachwycie'. Visitor information regarding admission and tickets should refer to the main exhibition details. The poems are read on site as part of the exhibition experience. Refer to the main exhibition 'Łazienki w zachwycie' for ticketing and visitor information. The poems are presented within the thematic space of the exhibition itself and are part of the visitor experience there.
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