The 2024 edition of the annual Polish culture feast at dusk will take place on May 18 with the exception of the city of Kraków, where visitors will be able to start celebrating the Night of Museums earlier – on May 17. Most museums, galleries and cultural institutions will open their doors for the public…
The new temporary exhibition at the National Museum in Warsaw gives a comprehensive insight into surrealist trends in Polish art of the 20th century, resigning from the general understanding of surrealism as a historical movement confined within a specific time frame, and expanding it to a global and diverse phenomenon instead. Viewers will be able…
Poland Weekly+ asked expats’ opinions about Poland through contacts with verified accounts on social media. The most common response was “safety.” Poland is becoming an increasingly preferred country for expats. Since it became a member of the European Union in 2004, the country’s increasing economic integration and compliance with EU standards have made it more…
On April 19, the 12th Warsaw Ghetto Uprising social-educational campaign – symbolized as the ‘Daffodils Campaign’ will be held, marking the 81st anniversary of the outbreak of the uprising. The Daffodils Campaign is organized by the POLIN museum in Warsaw, which sheds light on the Jewish culture that has existed on Polish lands for 1,000…
In this article, we delve into the phenomenon of expat loneliness in Poland, exploring practical strategies and insights to help individuals step out of the loneliness hole and reconnect with their communities in this interconnected age. Living as an expat in a foreign land can be an exhilarating adventure, filled with new experiences, cultures and…
Spring is often the time of year when companies pay out annual bonuses to employees. If you are anticipating such a payment, or any form of windfall for that matter, it is natural to envision all the things you want to purchase with it. However, it is worth taking the time to step back and…
The art collection of Princes Lubomirski has been extended for centuries and today, thanks to the collector’s passion of Prince Jan Lubomirski-Lanckoroński, it also includes an impressive set of modern pieces from the greatest artists after World War I. The exceptional collection of 52 works of art can be now seen in the Bureau of…
On the eve of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion on Ukraine, the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label released a recording of a moving interpretation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 performed by the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. The recording was made during the inaugural concert of the Orchestra’s tour in August 2023 at the Polish National…
The creator of “Under the Skin” and the legendary music videos of Massive Attack and Radiohead – British director Jonathan Glazer, studies domestic idyll in the times of Nazi Germany. Rudolf with his wife Hedwig, their four children and a dog, live in a spacious, meticulously clean house with a perfect garden and a greenhouse….
One of the most outstanding Polish contemporary directors, an inspired visionary often described as a Polish theater revelation – Krystian Lupa, continues to find meaningful means of expression in visual arts. As a graduate from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, he creates among others digital drawings, some of which are now featured in…
Sean Durkin, an independent film director and producer known from the critically acclaimed “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and “The Nest”, comes back with a new story about great ambition, triumph and family curse. Based on true events, “The Iron Claw” is a saga of the Von Erich family, led by a strict and determined Texan…
The Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków announced that the exceptional work of the Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini – “Madonna and Child”, will join the permanent exhibition in the Wawel’s collection. It is one of the most outstanding Italian paintings of the period to be found in Poland, which premiered during the unique presentation of paintings…
