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Kościuszko w West Point Workshops: Explore Polish History at Royal Łazienki Museum

Delve into the multifaceted life and lesser-known views of Tadeusz Kościuszko through engaging sessions for all.

Explore the 'Kościuszko w West Point' workshops, a unique series designed for youth and adults at the Royal Łazienki Museum. These sessions delve beyond the public persona of Tadeusz Kościuszko, examining his private life, political actions, and historical legend. Each workshop combines insightful lectures with interactive group discussions, requiring advance reservation by email or telephone. Participation is accessible, with initial workshops costing one złoty and subsequent sessions priced at 5 zł each.

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Exhibition summary

This is a series of workshops for youth and adults accompanying the exhibition of the painting 'Kościuszko in West Point' by Bolesław Jan Czedekowski. The workshops delve into the lesser-known aspects of Tadeusz Kościuszko's life, private affairs, and views, preceded by short lectures.

Curatorial context

The 'Kościuszko w West Point' workshops, held at the Palace on the Island, are designed for youth and adults and accompany the exhibition of Bolesław Jan Czedekowski's painting. The series comprises four sessions, each beginning with a 30-minute lecture followed by a one-hour group workshop. The lectures and workshops aim to explore the multifaceted figure of Tadeusz Kościuszko, moving beyond his public persona. Topics covered include critical analysis of his iconography and portraits, his private life and personal correspondence, his idealism versus pragmatism in political actions, and the construction of his national hero legend. The sessions are led by Michał Bąk, a doctoral student at the Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, and Dr. Marek Maksymczak, a curator from the Royal Łazienki Museum's Education Center, who specializes in art history and its relation to politics and social change.

Admission and ticket notes

The first workshop requires a ticket costing one złoty, while subsequent workshops cost 5 zł each. Email or telephone reservation is required. Specific contact details for booking are provided on the page.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Oct 23, 2017
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Workshops led by Michał Bąk, doctoral student at the Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, and curated by Dr. Marek Maksymczak, art historian and curator from the Royal Łazienki Museum's Education Center.
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