The Ukrainian seer Wernyhora, who is credited with prophesizing the partitions and rebirth of Poland, appears in numerous Polish literary works and paintings. Culture.pl takes a look at the origins, ...

If we ventured into the warehouses of public museums, we would come across dozens of artistic textiles gathered during the communist era. Textile experiments were carried out by constructivist ...

Some are round and some are zeppelin-shaped, some are white and some are grey, some are filled and some not, finally – most are savoury, but some are sweet. All around Poland, you can find an amazing ...

Influence. Adam Mickiewicz - collage #10. An anonymous woodcut from the collection of Muzeum Literatury in Warsaw was used. Author: Matej Kaniewski for Culture.pl Written in 1833, Alexander Pushkin’s ...

Majestic churches, fairytale market squares, amazing food and welcoming locals – after visiting the capital of Lower Silesia once, you’ll already be planning your return. People come to Wrocław to ...

An international argument between Poland and the USSR nearly erupted due to an unusual triumphant gesture from the pole vault champion at the 1980 Olympics. Władysław Kozakiewicz's beaming face and ...

If you ask Polish Jews living in Warsaw, Kraków or Wrocław about the revival of their communities, they’ll tell you that’s old news. But for those who aren't members or who are visiting Poland from ...

A third of Poles live in residential blocks of flats. Even though prefabricated multi-family buildings are a staple of the Polish landscape, they are surrounded by myths and legends. But what’s the ...

The appearance of today's kitchens was greatly influenced by architects from the beginning of the 20th century. Their projects resulted not only from practical needs but also from great socio-cultural ...

It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but… By working on the visual side of books, graphic designers, illustrators and typographers help create the perfect reading ...

What sounds do you make when you’re stalled for words? And how well can you roll your ‘R’? The answers to questions like these often have a lot to do with your native tongue. What pronunciation ...

Discover the rich history of Polish jazz with the launch of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute's brand new podcast ‘Rebel Spirits: The Story of Polish Jazz’! Each episode will showcase the greatest ...