5.05.2023
Events, History, Visual arts
Online Talk – The Stories Old Towns Tell: A Journey Through Cities at the Heart of Europe
A fascinating online talk about the histories of seven of Central Europe's Old Towns.
5th May, 4pm, Zoom Talk
A fascinating free talk by Marek Kohn exploring seven old towns, from Frankfurt and Prague to Vilnius in Lithuania, and how they have been used since the Second World War to conceal political tensions and reinforce certain versions of history.
The event is sponsored by the Central and East European Research Centre (CEERC) at Cardiff University.
To connect to the talk, use the following Zoom link or Meeting ID and Password:
https://cardiff.zoom.us/j/89484262505?pwd=M2NsOHVtT0RVN0N1WkNOWXYxc3hPZz09
Meeting ID: 894 8426 2505
Password: 868027
Open House – Polish Underground Movement Study
Saturday 20th June 2026 - Explore Polish Wartime history at an Open Day of the Polish Underground Movement Study Trust - an archive dedicated to the Polish Resistance in WWII located on Ealing Common.
20
06.2026
Events, History
Collecting Cultures: Central and Eastern Europe –
This panel will reveal insider tips on what to seek out in the market, unpack the unique qualities that make this region’s photography so compelling, and spotlight must-know artists and hidden gems that even seasoned collectors might have missed. Perfect for discovering fresh perspectives and building your collection with confidence.
16
05.2026
Events, Visual arts
Polish Fashion Stories: Unexpected Encounter – Batik
The earliest known examples of Polish batiks appeared around 1903 at an exhibition in Kraków, when the artist Jan Bukowski presented furniture upholstered in textiles decorated with what was called then “a manner of Easter eggs” - it was before the term batik had even entered the Polish language. From this point, other Kraków artists began to further explore the technique and its possibilities.
05
05.2026
Events, Visual arts