On 24th November 2019, a special exhibition stand will open at Tokyo International Forum called Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi, inspired by the book of the same name. Conceived and designed by Magdalena Burdzyńska, the Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi exhibition celebrates the Polish language through creative use of space and illustrations. The official opening will be marked by an afternoon of special events.
The exhibition Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi is based on Burdzyńska’s illustrations for Culture.pl’s award-winning book Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi: Poland in 100 Words, which explores the Polish language and Poland’s history and culture in visually-arresting, inviting and fun ways. Thanks to Burdzyńska, the rich visual style she created for the book will now be brought to life in one of Tokyo’s most impressive conference halls.
David Crystal, the popular author and expert on the English language, has called the book and one of Poland’s Most Beautiful Books of the Year (awarded by the Polish Book Publishers Association):
A stunning combination of content and design... I enjoyed every bit of it, and wish there were more like this, on other languages.
The exhibition is organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and the Polish Cultural Institute in Tokyo. The official carrier of the exhibition is LOT Polish Airlines.
The project is organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute operating under the Culture.pl brand as part of the international cultural programme accompanying Poland’s centenary of regaining independence. Financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland as part of the multi-annual programme NIEPODLEGŁA 2017-2022
Source: promotional materials, compiled by AW & NR, 22 Nov 2019