{"id":13265,"date":"2024-09-04T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T13:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/?p=13265"},"modified":"2024-09-24T16:00:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:00:29","slug":"maciej-stanislawa-nowicki-symposium-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/newyork\/2024\/09\/04\/maciej-stanislawa-nowicki-symposium-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Maciej & Stanislawa Nowicki Symposium & Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Opening reception and Symposium Friday, September 13, 2024<\/strong>
North Carolina State University James B. Hunt Library
1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27695
Exhibition Dates:<\/strong> September 13-23, 2024
Symposium:<\/strong> Friday, September 13, 2024 10:30 AM \u2013 8:00 PM EDT
RSVP Here<\/a> or on Instagram @ncstate_architecture<\/strong>
Free and open to public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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„If time had allowed his genius to spread its wings in full, this poet-philosopher of form would have influenced the whole course of architecture as profoundly as he inspired his friends.\u201d- Eero Saarinen 1910\u20131961, Finnish-American architect and interior designer, one of the most prominent figures in American architecture of the 1950s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exhibition opening reception and symposium on Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicka architectural practice and legacy will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024. Maciej Nowicki and Stanislawa Sandecka-Nowicka are two significant figures in American and Polish architecture history. Stanislawa was a talented graphic artist and designer and the first female professor of architecture in the history of the United States, while Maciej collaborated with renowned architects on prestigious projects whose implementation was interrupted by his tragic death. Their story is a fascinating tale of creative passion, their life together during the dramatic history of their homeland at the turbulent beginning of the 20th century. Their lived experiences, and strong vision for a better future laid the foundation for an innovative curriculum and architectural designs that changed the history of this profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presented by the NC State School of Architecture in conjunction with the Polish American Club of the Triangle, North Carolina State University Libraries, the Polish National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, Warsaw (NIAiU) and the Polish Cultural Institute New York (PCINY) The symposium will begin on Friday, September 13 with a conversation featuring Peter Nowicki, son of Maciej and Stanislawa, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Moderated by Burak Erdim, Ph.D. and Wanda Urba\u0144ska, this session will provide personal insights into the legacy of the Nowickis. Following this, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, a panel discussion on „Poland and Modernism in North Carolina” will take place. David Hill, FAIA, will moderate the discussion with contributions from experts Mark Fountain, Ph.D., Philip Szostak, FAIA and George Smart, HAIA. Attendees can enjoy sandwiches and refreshments during the lunch session, thanks to the generous support of the Polish-American Club of the Triangle. The afternoon sessions will continue with a focused exploration of Dorton Arena, one of Maciej Nowicki\u2019s most famous works. Wayne Place, Ph.D., will present on the arena’s design, form, and function from 1:40 pm to 2:30 pm, with Kristen Schaffer, Ph.D., moderating. The symposium will conclude with a session titled „Nowickis: A Humanist Modernity,” running from 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm. This session, moderated by Burak Erdim, will feature presentations by Grzegorz Pi\u0105tek, Magdalena Zaborowska, Ph.D. and Lukasz Stanek, Ph.D., who will contextualize the Nowicki\u2019s’ life and work within the social, political and professional contexts of interwar and post-WWII periods in Poland, Europe, the United States and the decolonizing world. Attendees will be treated to coffee and tea during this time. The evening will feature the official opening of the exhibition dedicated to the work and legacy of Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicki. An exhibition walk led by Kacper K\u0119pi\u0144ski and the NC State Library-Special Collections team will take place from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Opening remarks will follow at 6:00 pm, featuring speakers including David Hill, FAIA, Mark Hoversten, Ph.D., Adam Krzywos\u0105dzki, Polish Deputy Chief of Mission, Peter Nowicki and members of the Nowicki family, Kacper K\u0119pi\u0144ski, and Karolina Czeczek. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will follow, allowing attendees to engage in further discussion and networking. The event will conclude on Saturday morning, September 14, with a guided tour of Dorton Arena, led by Wayne Place, Ph.D., from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in North Carolina, designed by Maciej Nowicki. This symposium and exhibition provide an exceptional opportunity to reflect on the enduring influence of Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicki in the fields of architecture and design. Open to the public, the event will appeal to architects, historians and anyone with an interest in the rich cultural heritage shared between Poland and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition will be on view to the public from September 13-23 in Hunt Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register to attend<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symposium Schedule – Hunt Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30: Session 1:<\/strong> A Conversation with Peter Nowicki<\/strong> (IEI – 4th Floor – Hunt Library)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maciej and Stanislawa Nowicki at NC State and the University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview moderated by Burak Erdim, Ph.D. and Wanda Urba\u0144ska<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00: Lunch and Session 2: Poland and Modernism in North Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(IEI – 4th Floor – Hunt Library)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30:<\/strong> Introduction: David Hill, FAIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n