The Monument of Piotr Skrzynecki in Krakow

The monument to Piotr Skrzynecki is located in Krakow, in the Kazimierz district, at 8 Skawińska Street. It was unveiled on November 27, 1998, in front of the II Department of Internal Medicine of the Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University. It commemorates Piotr Skrzynecki, the creator and animator of the iconic cabaret Piwnica pod Baranami, which played a significant role in Polish artistic culture. The sculpture, created by Karol Gąsienica Szostak, depicts two acrobats – a man on movable blocks and a woman standing on his shoulder with her arms raised. The man holds a bell in his left hand, symbolizing Skrzynecki, which emphasizes his connection to the cabaret. The monument was funded by Prof. Andrzej Szczeklik, who was not only the head of the clinic but also a close friend of Skrzynecki and his patient for nearly 20 years. An interesting fact is that the prize awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science for the realization of the monument highlights the strong bonds of friendship and respect for Skrzynecki's work. The monument plays an important role in Krakow's cultural space, serving as a testament to artistic heritage and the memory of those who had a significant impact on the development of the Polish cabaret scene.