Client:
Wawel Royal Castle
Year:
2024
Designers:
Katarzyna Pełka-Bura, Natalia Jakóbiec, Marcin Krater, Marta Żmija-Wojciuch, Magdalena Giertuga, Veronika Kurcinová, Aleksandra Gwiżdż
Photo:
Radosław Kaźmierczak
The exhibition showcases the work of one of the most outstanding 18th-century artists, who passionately documented the lives of Rome’s inhabitants. The exhibition design subtly guides visitors through the streets of the Eternal City, allowing them to glimpse scenes from the everyday life of various social classes.
Visitors are welcomed by a dynamic animation seamlessly integrated into a circular frame. The exhibition is arranged across five rooms of the royal residence, each featuring a unique composition—ranging from central and symmetrical layouts to more free-flowing and dynamic arrangements. The placement and grouping of paintings and drawings align with thematic categories established by the exhibition’s curators. Architectural details such as friezes and cornices are thoughtfully incorporated into the space, referencing Roman architecture. The refined color scheme and lighting enhance the atmosphere and highlight the qualities of the exhibits.
The display is complemented by large-scale prints featuring enlarged details from Tadeusz Kuntze’s drawings. Additionally, simple, analog educational elements enrich the experience—desks showcasing painting techniques, rotating wheels explaining historical contexts, and a cabinet displaying pigments, materials, and tools used by artists of the time.