Guided Tour of the Exhibition “Figures of Speech”
The old propaganda still stirs emotions, even though these may not necessarily be the emotions expected by the state authorities as a commissioner. Today, sculptures on the facades can surprise and intrigue us or provoke outbursts of laughter. They can also inspire new works by contemporary artists. The exhibition Rhetorical Figures features projects by Katy Bentall, Matthew Darbyshire and Maya Gordon, inspired by the sculptural decorations of the Marshal’s Residential District in central Warsaw, and a monumental work by the Hungarian collective Little Warsaw titled Marble Arch.
What does the architectural sculpture of the 20th century – the eponymous figures of speech – mean for the contemporary viewer? Do the younger generations also perceive them as a tool of propaganda? Is there a radical difference between the current public commissions and those from half a century ago?
Guided Tour Schedule:
20th June (Saturday), 7 pm,
9th July (Thursday), 7 pm
20th August (Thursday), 7 pm
10th September (Thursday), 7 pm
Tours guided by the curator of the show Alicja Gzowska
Details of the exhibition available here
Website of the project available here
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Guided Tour of the Exhibition “Figures of Speech”
The old propaganda still stirs emotions, even though these may not necessarily be the emotions expected by the state authorities as a commissioner. Today, sculptures on the...