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Contemporary Calligraphy Workshop & Exhibition: Ephemeral Manuscripts at Warsaw Gasworks Museum

Discover the intersection of traditional lettering and modern visual expression by acclaimed artist Aleksandra Ćwikowska.

The Warsaw Gasworks Museum invites visitors to an inspiring evening featuring the 'Ephemeral Manuscripts' exhibition and a hands-on calligraphy workshop. This event delves into the artistic significance of letters as carriers of meaning and the role of light in visual composition. Experience the dynamic works of Aleksandra Ćwikowska, a renowned calligrapher and visual artist, whose creations foster dialogue and engagement.

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Exhibition summary

The Warsaw Gasworks Museum presents a special evening of contemporary art featuring a calligraphy workshop and an exhibition by Aleksandra Ćwikowska. The event explores the intersection of traditional calligraphy with modern visual expression, focusing on letters as carriers of meaning and light as a compositional element.

Curatorial context

The Warsaw Gasworks Museum invites visitors to a unique evening dedicated to contemporary art on August 29th. The event begins at 5:30 PM with a free calligraphy workshop led by artist Aleksandra Ćwikowska, offering participants a chance to learn the basics of beautiful writing and its historical and contemporary significance. Following the workshop, at 7:00 PM, the exhibition of Aleksandra Ćwikowska's works will officially open with a vernissage. This exhibition promises a dynamic artistic performance that highlights the emotional and intellectual dimensions of her creations, inviting dialogue about the letter as a vehicle for meaning, light as a compositional element, and art as a living process. Aleksandra Ćwikowska is an acclaimed calligrapher and visual artist whose works have been displayed in numerous galleries and artistic projects domestically and internationally.

Admission and ticket notes

The entire event, including the workshop and exhibition opening, is free to attend. Registration for the calligraphy workshop is required via the museum's website, and spaces are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ephemeral Manuscripts – Calligraphy Workshop and Exhibition by Aleksandra Ćwikowska key exhibition facts

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Venue
Warsaw Gasworks Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Aug 29, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Aleksandra Ćwikowska, an acclaimed calligrapher and visual artist.
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