Marcelina Burzec
Design
Discover the Hansen House and Poland's open form architecture pioneers
Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style.
Culture news
Rosalía in Warsaw: What are the cryptic clues in 'Berghain' video?
Evocative, symbolic, and visually arresting - Rosalía’s latest release, 'Berghain' is no ordinary music video. Written in English, Spanish, and German, Marcelina Burzec says the operatic track and parade of avant-garde fashion invites viewers to unravel its intricate layers of meaning.
Art
Made in Maidan: Kyiv Biennale asks can art lead a revolution?
The 6th Kyiv Biennale at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw examines the effect of war and conflict and asks how society often allows violence to go unpunished. The idea behind the exhibition was inspired by the revolutionary events in Ukraine's Maidan Square a decade ago.
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Cinema
Acting tough: Korek Bojanowksi's debut examines abuse in film schools
It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union.
Tech News
Can the Axiom 4 space mission inspire a new generation of astronauts?
Last week, an Indian, a Hungarian and a Pole have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Experts say that, like the "Apollo effect" felt after the famous mission, this journey may inspire a new generation of astronauts.
Sport
Foster care wards from 24 countries unite at 'Children's World Cup'
The tenth edition of the largest event of its kind for children in foster care has come to Warsaw, offering much-needed recreational opportunities to children from all over the world. The organisers hope that it can improve not only the children's abilities, but also their well-being.
Culture news
Chopin, Sand, Scheffer and Delacroix: music, art and friends in Paris
Ary Scheffer’s Paris studio was a vibrant meeting place for painters, writers, and musicians - Chopin among them. A true centre of Romantic life in 19th-century Paris, its spirit has been revived at the Frederic Chopin Museum in Warsaw in a new exhibition.
Culture news
Why has Auschwitz Museum created a digital replica of the death camp?
The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We interview Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the Auschwitz Museum, to learn more about the project.
Culture news
The French-Vietnamese sisters bringing Slavic mythology to life
Upon arriving in Poland, the Bui sisters began to discover the mysteries of Polish Romanticism, and were stricken with awe. Their fascination with Slavic mythology, culture, and folklore led them to make films inspired by these ancient traditions.
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