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Which works of art did Professor Karol Estreicher help to evacuate during the war? What did the subsequent struggle to recover the looted works look like, and did as many as 26 railway carriages filled with Polish cultural treasures actually return to Poland thanks to the Professor?  What was his vision for the reconstruction of the Jagiellonian University’s oldest medieval building? We will be discussing the fascinating figure of Professor Estreicher during a lecture in September as part of the “Mature for Art” series.

Who were the first inhabitants of Dębniki? What was this place famous for, and how did it transform from a craftsmen’s settlement into a villa district? Which famous architects left their mark here? Join us on a walk full of surprises and architectural gems.

During our next session, we’ll be thinking about the strangest exhibits that might be found in museum galleries. Is there anything that shouldn’t be displayed in a museum? Or perhaps every object that harbours an interesting story deserves a place in the collection.

 

 

Is it true that in the 19th century a man won money in the lottery and spent it on expanding and beautifying the Planty Park? Why did a fountain inspired by the music of a famous composer have to wait so long to find its place in our city? How did an ordinary conversation lead to an important discovery? We will answer these and many other questions during our journey together.