{"id":34037,"date":"2025-10-30T11:19:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsztatykultury.pl\/wydarzenia\/exhibition-frontispieces\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:11:05","slug":"exhibition-frontispieces","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/warsztatykultury.pl\/en\/wydarzenia\/exhibition-frontispieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Wschodni Express: Typographic frontispieces reimagined | Exhibition by Robert Zaj\u0105c"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Discover the striking graphics that accompany the prose volumes of the Wschodni Express series, published by Workshops of Culture in Lublin. Since 2014, this series has presented contemporary literature from Poland\u2019s eastern neighbours. The exhibition showcases a selection of unique frontispieces\u2014illustrations printed on the title pages of the books\u2014created as part of the series\u2019 graphic redesign.<\/p>\n

When the layout was refreshed in 2018, the designers decided to revive the tradition of frontispiece illustration. The idea was to breathe new life into the books\u2019 visual identity and to find an appealing way to display the titles in their original languages.<\/p>\n

This exhibition focuses exclusively on Ukrainian titles\u2014for two reasons. First, it highlights and celebrates the language of the largest minority currently living in Lublin. Second, the Cyrillic alphabet\u2014with its mix of unique and Latin-like letters\u2014offers wonderfully rich visual material. The designers of these typographic compositions drew inspiration from a range of styles: from constructivism to concrete poetry, op art, and even comic art.<\/p>\n

The works are arranged not chronologically but by their formal features and graphic techniques.<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u201cDisplayed outside their context, these works appear as independent pieces, encouraging visitors to see them in a new light. To complete the story, we also present the full set of titles in their published editions,\u201d explain the curators.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Come and see the exhibition to:<\/strong>
\u2013 discover original typographic compositions,
\u2013 explore the contemporary literature of Poland\u2019s eastern neighbours,
\u2013 look at visual art through the lens of literary inspiration.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Opening:<\/strong> 8 November 2025 (Saturday), 7:00 PM
Viewing:<\/strong> 12 November \u2013 31 December 2025, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM\u20135:00 PM
Where:<\/strong> Workshops of Culture in Lublin,  Grodzka 7, corridor \u2013 2nd floor
Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

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Accessibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue not wheelchair accessible<\/p>\n

Ask about accessibility: Accessibility form<\/a>
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Read more about the accessibility of Workshops of Culture and get in touch: warsztatykultury.pl\/en\/accessibility<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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