Wladyslaw Wolkowski (1902 - 1986), a graduate of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, was called the "Michelangelo of wicker." Usable objects made by him from wickerWe; chairs or tables to this day surprise with the originality of solutions. It is no coincidence that the works of this pioneer of modern design were presented and awarded a gold medal at the 1937 World Exhibition of Art and Technology in Paris. Of a special character are the "Polish strobes" created by Wolkowski, i.e. large, colorful tapestries and kilims. The collection also includes sketches, drawings and notes by this remarkable artist, who was a co-founder of the Polish wickerwork craft in the postwar period. Made of wicker, string, reeds and feathers, Volkowski's works are a testament to the uncommon talent of this artist, who was also the author of the concept of the so-called "poetic apartment" and terrain art. The collection, which is housed in the historic Machnicki Manor House, is the largest in Poland of his works. Olkusz City and Municipality Exhibition, Museum and Promotion Department, MOK Olkusz, 32 Szpitalna St., 32-300 Olkusz, tel./fax: 32 7544455, opening hours: Monday -Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday: telephone reservation for groups
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