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Exhibition of Poetic Posters by Juliusz Erazm Bolek

November 15, 2026, 18:30 · Dom Kultury Zacisze · ulica Blokowa 1
This pioneering, artistic form of popularizing poetry has been arousing keen interest for years. Juliusz Erazm Bolek's posters have been presented at many exhibitions in Poland and abroad. The most spectacular exhibition, "A Million Glances Every Day," took place in 1997. At that time, poetic posters by Juliusz Erazm Bolek were hung at 300 public transport stops in Warsaw. The exhibition was open 24 hours a day, and the public could engage with them for 2 months. The collection of posters and poetic placards authored by Juliusz Erazm Bolek is very rich. They have been published in two albums, "Och! Ziemio Ty Moja" and "Obrazy ze słów." In addition, together with graphic designer Dr. Luiza Kwiatkowska, he published 15 poetic calendars. Juliusz Erazm Bolek published his poems on self-adhesive labels (vlepki), tablecloths, pillowcases, ceramic tiles, and painted his works on roadways. In 2000, he also organized a "sound and light" show at the "Mały" theater, during which his poetry was displayed using lasers. He also produces poetic music videos. The artist is the laureate of many awards, including: World Poetry Day established by UNESCO. In 2017, his poem "Corrida" received the title of POEM OF THE YEAR. Juliusz Erazm Bolek was honored with the "Golden Pen" award for his book "Corrida." He has also been awarded, among others: the Medal for Merit to Culture "Gloria Artis" by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, the "Pro Mazovia" Order from the Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, and the "Success of the Year 2023" award, among others, for the exceptional, monumental exhibition of concrete poetry "Monochrome" at Gallery -1, at the Polish Olympic Committee. Vernissage on November 15, 2026, more on the Dom Kultury Zacisze website Exhibition open until December 31, 2026. Exhibition curator: Kama Zboralska
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