Michal Malinowski,

is a storyteller, writer, folklorist, museologist, computer graphic artist, and inventor of pedagogical tools and actions. As the director of the Storyteller Museum, he has revolutionized the way storytelling is used in education and cultural preservation.

Graduating in computer graphics from ECAL – Ecole Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne, Malinowski began his career in Tokyo’s CG animation labs. His journey into storytelling was inspired by his encounter with traditional storytellers in Papua New Guinea. This experience led him to spend a year at the Folklore and Mythology Department at Harvard University. Upon returning to Poland, he founded the Storyteller Museum, a pioneering institution that blends narrative hands-on experiences with interactive technology to showcase oral traditions and intangible heritage from around the world.

Malinowski has been deeply involved in documenting indigenous folklore in Poland and internationally. He has been a driving force in reviving the Polish storytelling movement, performing live on stage, in libraries, schools, and on the radio. He has also been a featured speaker at storytelling festivals and events across Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.

In 2006, Malinowski was honored with a special prize by the Polish Minister of Culture for his contributions to cultural preservation and development. He co-authored „Polish Folktales and Folklore” with Anne Pellowski, a book that received the Aesop Accolade from the American Folklore Association. In 2007, he received a UNESCO grant to organize an exhibition on the Heritage of Amadou Hampate Ba and West African Oral Tradition. His storytelling festival, TEŻNIA MARZEŃ, was awarded the Best Cultural Event of the Year in Mazovia Province in 2009.

Malinowski has served as a consultant on art education for the National Teacher Training Center and has been a member of the Intangible Heritage Board in the Ministry of Culture since 2013. His vision for global understanding is rooted in sharing and learning from the wisdom of diverse cultures.

As an inventor, Malinowski has created five types of educational blocks, including Sensory Cushion Blocks, Creative Thinking Blocks, and Creative Robotics Blocks, aimed at fostering creativity, critical thinking, and sensory development. He has also participated as a speaker at prestigious conferences such as the WISE Summit for Education in Qatar, the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, and the General Conference of ICOM – International Council of Museums.