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Zygmunt Vogel – Different Perspectives: Guided Walks at Royal Łazienki Museum

Delve into 18th-century Warsaw history and landscape art, comparing Vogel's watercolors with today's Royal Łazienki.

Experience the Royal Łazienki Museum through "Zygmunt Vogel - różne perspektywy", a unique series of guided walks. Engage with the artistic lens of Zygmunt Vogel, an 18th-century royal draughtsman, comparing his watercolors with the contemporary appearance of the gardens and architecture. Discover themes from garden evolution to Vogel's royal contacts, enriching your understanding of his artistic legacy.

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Exhibition summary

This is a cycle of guided walks for young people (16+) and adults exploring the Royal Łazienki Park and interiors through the eyes of Zygmunt Vogel, a royal draughtsman. Participants will compare Vogel's 18th-century watercolors with the current appearance of the residence and delve into his artistic career.

Curatorial context

The "Zygmunt Vogel - Different Perspectives" is a series of educational walks designed for individuals aged 16 and above, as well as adults, offering a unique exploration of the Royal Łazienki Museum's historic gardens and interiors. Led by Nikodem Węgier, these walks aim to interpret the Łazienki through the artistic lens of Zygmunt Vogel, a royal draughtsman who extensively documented the residence and its surroundings in his watercolors. Participants will engage in a comparative analysis, contrasting Vogel's 18th-century depictions with the present-day appearance of the palace and gardens. The series will cover specific themes for each meeting: "Royal Łazienki from the perspective of Zygmunt Vogel's drawings," focusing on the evolution of the 18th-century garden; "Zygmunt Vogel and his contacts with Stanisław August," exploring the artist's commission and relationship with the king; and "Zygmunt Vogel - more than just a vedutist?", which examines his broader artistic career and compares his style with other contemporary landscape painters and the chinoiserie style found in the White House. The walks are scheduled for July 13 and 27, and August 10, 2023, each starting at 5:00 PM. Meeting points vary for each session, including the Podchorążówka, the Water Tower (Wodozbiór), and the White House. Admission is free as part of the "Accessible Culture" program by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Registration is required due to limited space and can be done via email to [email protected]. The page also provides architectural accessibility information for the White House, noting its ground-floor suitability for wheelchair users, while the Water Tower is inaccessible by wheelchair.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to these walks is free as part of the MKiDN 'Accessible Culture' program. Registration is required via email to [email protected] due to limited space. Specific meeting points for each walk are provided, with accessibility notes for the White House and Water Tower included.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 13, 2023 – Aug 10, 2023
Artist line / attribution
The walks are led by Nikodem Węgier, an educator and city/museum guide specializing in Warsaw's history and urban exploration.
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