Migrations have very long history and have always strongly affected societies. In considering this phenomenon, the perspective of the migrant himself is often overlooked. However, one Monday evening, April 24, 2023, the focus was precisely on this experience, through the presentation of a theatrical performance, a lecture, and a panel discussion. The event was a...
What is the immigrant experience, what does it include and what are its challenges and realities? What gets lost, altered or rewritten as a result of the leaving one’s birth country and arriving in a new one? In cooperation with Polish Culture NL, the John Adams Institute is thrilled to present an evening uniting arts...
Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) is considered one of the most outstanding artists of the 20th century and is often titled an ambassador of Polish contemporary art. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, her first solo exhibitions went almost unnoticed. It was not until her participation in the International Biennale of Textiles in...
On the first of June, Olga Tokarczuk’s latest novel Empuzjon appeared in Polish bookstores. This is her first book after receiving the Nobel Prize in 2019 and expectations and emotions were high. From the first reviews, it is clear that this novel will expand the circle of admirers of Tokarczuk’s work. What do we know? ...
Cracow is probably the most recognizable Polish city, next to Warsaw. Quiet rivalry between them has lasted since 1592, when the capital was moved from the first to the latter. Located between Vienna and Warsaw, but also between Lviv and Prague, Cracow has drawn the best from its privileged location and rich history. Since the...
On 19 May 16.00 we will be launching a new collection of Polish books at the OBA Oosterdok – Amsterdam Public Library Culture Creates Connections The main goal of the Polish Culture NL Foundation is to increase the awareness about Polish culture in the Netherlands and to build cultural bridges between Poland and The Netherlands....
March 8 was once not very popular in Poland. For many, it was a celebration created and imposed by the communist authorities. Today, however, International Women’s Day has a completely different, more sincere face, corresponding much better with the contemporary world. It has been luckily taken over by feminists who take the opportunity on that...
We are only a few weeks away from the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, which will take place on March 27th – a great moment to present a list of 10 most outstanding Polish film directors, to talk about the rich heritage of Polish cinematography and to gently remind that over 100 years ago a newcomer...