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Delving into Stanisław Wyspiański and Teodora Pytko: A Psychological Diptych at Royal Łazienki Museum.

Psychologist Daniel Jerzy Żyżniewski explores Wyspiański and Pytko's emotional lives in this insightful lecture and tour.

This special event at Royal Łazienki Museum presents a deep dive into the complex emotional relationship between Stanisław Wyspiański and Teodora Pytko. Psychologist Daniel Jerzy Żyżniewski leads a compelling lecture, exploring themes of guilt, societal views, and the impact of Wyspiański's health. Following the talk, attendees can enjoy a guided tour of the creative space in the Old Guardhouse, connecting art history with profound psychological insights.

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Exhibition summary

This popular science lecture and guided tour delves into the psychological portrait of Stanisław Wyspiański and his wife, Teodora Pytko. It explores the emotional complexities of their relationship, societal reactions, and the influence of Wyspiański's health on his psyche, framed within the concept of a painterly diptych.

Curatorial context

This event offers a deep dive into the emotional nature of the relationship between Stanisław Wyspiański and Teodora Pytko, framed as a psychological diptych. The lecture, led by psychologist Daniel Jerzy Żyżniewski, will explore how feelings of guilt, social ostracism, and gender stereotypes impacted their union. The analysis will be connected to artistic concepts, with a particular focus on the emotional patterns of Stanisław Wyspiański, including the effects of his neurological illness. Following the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity for a guided tour of the creative space in the Old Guardhouse related to Wyspiański's theatrical world. Daniel Jerzy Żyżniewski, a psychologist, neuropsychologist, therapist, and art historian, brings his expertise to this exploration. His academic background includes lecturing at the University of Warsaw and authoring "Emotions and Mood: How to Understand and Shape Them." His practical and research interests encompass stress and mood disorders, cognitive diagnostics, and the emerging field of neuropsychology of art. This event is part of the programming for the temporary exhibition "The Iconosphere of Wyspiański. _November Night_ at the Royal Łazienki Museum."

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the lecture is 10 PLN per person. Tickets can be purchased online via the provided link. The lecture will not be broadcasted. A guided tour follows the lecture in the Old Guardhouse, which may have separate admission details or be included with the lecture ticket. Visitors are directed to the official ticketing portal for booking and details.

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Featuring a lecture by Daniel Jerzy Żyżniewski, psychologist, neuropsychologist, therapist, and art historian, related to the works and lives of Stanisław Wyspiański and Teodora Pytko.
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