Polish Rock Music in Museums: A Study of Heritage and Cultural Memory

Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska sectio F – Historia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Anna Idzikowska-Czubaj
DOI: 10.17951/f.2025.80.665-684
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Abstract

The article discusses the commemoration of Polish rock music in museums. The study aims to outline the purposes of the museum’s narrative memorializing rock music, in which history and heritage intersect with collective memory and nostalgia. The paper identifies different contexts of narrative: historical, artistic, political, social, and commercial, and the significance of these museums for host cities.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Music History and Culture Memory Trauma and Commemoration Museums and Cultural Heritage

Publication details

Journal / source
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska sectio F – Historia
Volume
80
Pages
665–684
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN