Witkacy! Faces, masks, parallel lives of an artist inscribed in time, in an era that provides nourishment but also limits. An era he outpaced, receiving in return a sense of loneliness and hopelessness of existence. A madman, a clown, a poser. A tragic, sensitive, suffering man. Disregarded by his environment, treated unseriously, drowning out his drama with buffoonery. Far-sighted, penetrating visionary who predicted the decline of 'metaphysical feelings,' totalitarianism, war, the annihilation of the world we know. Well-mannered, honorable, but also touchy, explosive, intolerant of criticism. Fluent in several languages, loving animals, playing the piano. A lover of life, youth, and vitality.
Witkacy! Friends and 'flea enemies,' wife, women he portrayed, and the famous Portrait Company, 'Young Poland,' literature and philosophy, places.
Start 21.09.24 (Saturday) at 15:30 in front of St. Alexander's Church (pl. Trzech Krzyży).
Duration: 2h.
Organizer: Stolica Dobrych Historii, led by Monika (Panna Warszawianna) - licensed guide in Warsaw.
For all information call: 507857057.
The walk is not ticketed, tips are welcome 🙂.
Graphics: Witkacy, portrait of Nena Stachurska.