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Discover 'Zaklęci w kamień': A Children's Kamishibai Story Exhibition at Royal Łazienki Museum

This unique kamishibai paper theater guides young readers through ancient myths at Royal Łazienki.

The 'Zaklęci w kamień' exhibition at Royal Łazienki Museum brings a unique Japanese kamishibai paper theater experience to young audiences. This engaging story, crafted by Lidia Iwanowska-Szymańska and illustrated by Zofia Zaccaria, explores the lore of satyrs from the historic animal garden to modern museum grounds. It fosters a shared emotional connection, inviting children aged 5+ to delve into myth and nature.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition presents 'Zaklęci w kamień' (Enchanted in Stone), a children's story for ages 5 and up, told through a paper kamishibai theater. Featuring beautiful, dark illustrations and a suspenseful narrative, it guides readers from the historic Royal Łazienki Park's animal garden to the present-day museum grounds.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Zaklęci w kamień' (Enchanted in Stone) is a unique storytelling experience presented in the traditional Japanese kamishibai paper theater format, aimed at children aged 5 and above. The narrative delves into the lore of satyrs, mythical creatures with origins in ancient elves, exploring their presence and transformation from large numbers in historical Łazienki to the five sculptures that stand today. The story is brought to life with striking, dark illustrations by Zofia Zaccaria, complementing a suspenseful text penned by Lidia Iwanowska-Szymańska. The exhibition invites young readers on a journey from the historical Zwierzyniec (animal garden) to the modern-day Royal Łazienki Museum, fostering a sense of shared wonder and connection with the natural and mythical world. This publication is a collaborative effort by Lidia Iwanowska-Szymańska and Zofia Zaccaria, both associated with the Royal Łazienki Museum. The kamishibai format, a Japanese art of paper-based storytelling, is designed to evoke 'kyōkan,' a feeling of shared emotional experience. Lidia Iwanowska-Szymańska is a writer, storyteller, and museum educator known for her interactive theater projects. Zofia Zaccaria is a curator, painter, graphic artist, and illustrator who develops artistic workshops and creative spaces for exhibitions.

Admission and ticket notes

The publication 'Zaklęci w kamień' can be purchased in the museum's e-shop. Further ticketing or admission details for viewing the kamishibai presentation itself are not specified on this page, but it is presented as an educational publication potentially linked to family programs or offered as a standalone item for purchase.

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Royal Łazienki Museum
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The exhibition features contributions from Lidia Iwanowska-Szymańska (writer and storyteller) and Zofia Zaccaria (illustrator and curator).
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