Asia and Pacific Museum, Asian art museum in Warsaw, Poland
The Asia and Pacific Museum is a museum in Warsaw that focuses on art and cultural objects from Asia and the Pacific region, holding approximately 23,000 pieces. The collection consists of textiles, sculptures, traditional musical instruments, and religious objects from various countries across the region.
The museum was founded in 1973 when diplomat Andrzej Wawrzyniak donated around 4,000 Indonesian art objects he had collected during nine years of diplomatic service. This gift became the foundation of the institution and established it as an important center for preserving Asian art traditions in Eastern Europe.
The collection displays shadow theatre puppets from Indonesia, dance masks from Sri Lanka, and ceremonial gongs that reflect the artistic richness of various Asian cultures. Visitors can see how these objects were actually used in their home countries and what role they played in local traditions.
The museum is located at 24 Solec Street in Warsaw and offers exhibition spaces along with educational programs for visitors. Plan enough time to explore the collection since it is extensive and covers different themes and regions.
The museum holds a special collection of works by Polish artists who were influenced by Asian traditions, including pieces by Andrzej Strumiłło and Roman Opałka. These works show how Asian aesthetic concepts inspired European artists of the 20th century.
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