Visual artist, Joanna Dziewanowska-Stefańczyk graduated in 2006 from the Faculty of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw with a diploma from the studio of prof. Jarosław Modzelewski. She lives and works in Warsaw and has exhibited in several countries. Asia, when did you realize you want to paint? Was it a love…
Marc-Olivier Poissant is a 32-year-old Canadian from Montreal. He came to Poland six months ago seizing the job opportunity and fulfilling his dream to experience life and work in Europe. Why did you choose to come to Poland? It had been my dream to live in Europe for quite some time. I tried other countries…
Albert Czetwertyński – businessman, philanthropist, bridge player. Founder of the Prometeusz for Seniors Foundation, which helps over 200 elderly people in and around Warsaw. You lived in Canada for many years. However, you have decided to come back to Poland. What was driving you? In the 30 years I spent in Canada, not a single…
In these Q&As, I try to introduce you to exceptional people. Today my interlocutor is Kasia Kalicińska, producer, writer, inspirer. I could write a lot more here, but it would be better if she tells us herself. Unfortunately, this section will not be able to contain everything I would like to ask her. Kasia, how…
Jo Harper is a British freelance journalist and writer with a PhD in Polish politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He’s been living in Poland on and off for the past 28 years, working for, among others, Deutsche Welle, the BBC, Politico and the Polish Press Agency. He’s the author of…
April Mirkovic is a 36-year-old English teacher from Philippines, living in Warsaw. Her profession has allowed her to enjoy vast independence and freedom to move. Having travelled the world, she found her second home in Poland – at least for now. Recently, she and her husband welcomed their first baby. Why did you come to…
Ela, you are a woman of many talents. An artist and an athlete. Which came first? I dreamed about acting – probably like most girls – from kindergarten. It was then that the first poems were recited, singing and dancing lessons, because at the age of five I was enrolled in ballet by my mother….
Cristina Catese is an Italian chef from Rome, living in Warsaw. Certified in Italian and international cuisine, she runs cooking workshops and cooperates with multiple restaurants in Poland creating menus and special events. How did it happen that you came to Poland and why did you decide to stay? About twenty years ago my boss…
Kasia Braiter talks to Jarek Wist, a singer, songwriter and composer who has been present on Polish and foreign stages for years, singing swing and retro-pop. He has released four- including two solo – albums “Jest zapisane” and “On Your Skin” and the concert album “Swinging with Sinatra” with Krzysztof Herdzin’s Big Band and recently…
Kasia Braiter talks to Nadine Schmit, ambassadress of Luxembourg, who moved with her husband to Warsaw in September 2020 and it is our fourth posting abroad (after Brussels, Washington DC and Portugal). You came to Poland just before the pandemic. Not a good time for all of us. How has it influenced you getting to…
Rodolph de Bure is a French restaurateur who has been living in Poland for the past ten years and running a business here for seven. He and his wife decided to move to Poland after a professional opportunity opened up. Do you like living and working in here? My perception of Poland has changed a…
Kasia Braiter, our editor in chief, talks to Mariusz Markiewicz, a lawyer from the Catholic University of Lublin and owner of a work agency, traveler, lover of good cuisine and a good man. I wanted to do a short interview with you, learn about your passions, travels and work with foreigners. It would fit in…