The Museum in the Park

This exhibition, curated by Justyna Pyz, brings together examples of the Polish folk art, Wycinanki, from the Horniman Museum and Gardens. The works commissioned by the Museum in 2010 include pieces by renowned artists such as Apolonia Nowaka and Czes?awa Kaczy?ska from Kurpie region and Helena Miazek from ?owicz. They are part of the Horniman Museum’s touring exhibition programme which seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the World, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments.

‘Wycinanki’ or paper cuts are a traditional Polish folk art. They first appeared in the 19th century, when they decorated the inside walls of rural homes. New paper cuts were put up every year at Easter. After the Second World War, the communist regime promoted folk arts and wycinanki became fashionable among city dwellers and foreign tourists. Although paper cuts are no longer used in the original way, there are still practitioners of the craft and traditional motifs often inspire modern artists. They are made almost exclusively by women, who use sheep shearing scissors to cut detailed designs. The examples on display are from two regions known for their traditional crafts. Kurpie produces plain paper cuts and ?owicz specialises in multicoloured designs.

Discover the story of how World War One drove technology and innovation in the Stroud District.
We still need help with this topic- do you have stories about the munitions workers at TH&J Daniels, about the Dudbridge Ironworks or any other technology focussed World War One story - if so please contact us.
This forms part of a series of Foyer Case exhibitions across the commemoration period - please 'phone for details of what is showing on a specific date.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.museuminthepark.org.uk/2015/

Telling the story of volunteers and those conscripted from the Stroud District and their involvement in the First World War across all of the major theatres. During this year's programme we will look at local VC winners Captain Bennett and Captain Butler as well as other men represented in our collections.
We are still looking for help with the stories for this year's theme - if you have stories you think we should tell about men or women from the Stroud District please contact us.
This forms part of a series of Foyer Case exhibitions across the commemoration period - please 'phone for details of what is showing on a specific date.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.museuminthepark.org.uk/2016/

This year's programme will look at the Home Front, at VAD hospitals, at reserved occupations and at the Volunteer Force.
We still need help compiling these exhibitions - if you have local stories you think we should include please get in touch
This forms part of a series of Foyer Case exhibitions across the commemoration period - please 'phone for details of what is showing on a specific date.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.museuminthepark.org.uk/2017/

This year's programme will look at items from our own collections which demostrate the aftermath and legacy of the First World War
We are still looking for help compiling the stories for this year's programme - if you have local stories and/or artefacts please contact us
This forms part of a series of foyer case exhibition across the commemoration period - please telephone for details of what is showing on a specific date.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.museuminthepark.org.uk/2018/