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Exploring Wyspiański and Grzegorzewski: A Lecture on Questioning National Myths at Royal Łazienki Museum

Dr. Mateusz Żurawski discusses how Polish theater artists addressed cultural and political realities.

This engaging lecture at the Royal Łazienki Museum delves into the rich theatrical dialogue between Stanisław Wyspiański and Jerzy Grzegorzewski. Led by esteemed theater historian Dr. Mateusz Żurawski, the discussion traces how Grzegorzewski built upon and critically examined the national myths prevalent in Wyspiański's influential plays. Understand the historical and cultural analysis of Polish drama within this insightful cultural event.

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This lecture event, 'Wyspiański i Grzegorzewski: kwestionowanie narodowych mitów,' delves into the theatrical connections between Stanisław Wyspiański and Jerzy Grzegorzewski. Led by Dr. Mateusz Żurawski, the talk explores how Grzegorzewski's work inherited and questioned the national myths central to Wyspiański's plays.

Curatorial context

The event 'Wyspiański i Grzegorzewski: kwestionowanie narodowych mitów' is a lecture that examines the profound theatrical relationship between Stanisław Wyspiański, the author of seminal works like "Wesele" and "Wyzwolenie," and Jerzy Grzegorzewski, a highly influential Polish theater director. Dr. Mateusz Żurawski will lead the discussion, exploring how Grzegorzewski, particularly in his 1980s and 1990s productions, embraced Wyspiański's approach of continuously questioning national myths. The lecture highlights Grzegorzewski's role not just as a versatile theater artist but also as a keen observer and critic of the social and political realities of his time. This talk is presented as part of the broader programming for the temporary exhibition "Ikonosfera Wyspiańskiego. Noc listopadowa w Łazienkach Królewskich." Dr. Żurawski, a doctor of humanities and theater historian, brings extensive experience from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy and the Zbigniew Raszewski Theatre Institute, having also contributed significantly to projects and publications focused on Jerzy Grzegorzewski's work.

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Admission is 10 PLN per person. Tickets can be purchased online via the provided link.

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Featuring a lecture by dr Mateusz Żurawski, exploring the works of Stanisław Wyspiański and Jerzy Grzegorzewski.
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