27.06.2023 Events, Visual arts

‘Poles apart – Fixing the Underrepresentation of Poles in British Art’ – Panel Discussion

A discussion at Feliks Topolski's Studio to discuss and find solutions for the lack of representation of Poles in British art.

27th June, 6:15pm, Topolski Studio, Southbank London

A Panel Discussion entitled: ‘Poles apart – Bringing Cultures Together: how can we fix the chronic underrepresentation in the arts of one of the UK’s largest diasporas’

The event includes a Curators’ Tour of ‘Punks, Princes and Protests: The Chronicles of Feliks Topolski RA’ from 6:15pm followed by the panel discussion at 7pm of ‘Poles apart – Bringing Cultures Together: how can we fix the chronic underrepresentation in the arts of one of the UK’s largest diasporas’ 

The panel discussion will take the form of a conversation between Dr Marta de Zuniga, Director of the Polish Cultural Institute in London, Professor Andrzej Klimowski and Danusia Schejbal, foremost Anglo-Polish artists, Dr Paul Rennie, British 20th Century Art and Design Historian (Central Saint Martins) and Gallerist (Founder of Rennies Seaside Modern), and the Exhibition Co-Curators – Lucien Topolski, Director of Topolski Memoir charity and Dr Julia Griffin, Co-Curator of award-winning Young Poland and Curator of the Granville-Skarbek Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange (APCE), a public programming forum originated by POSK (further speakers to be announced).

For more details and to register:

Poles apart – Fixing the Underrepresentation of Poles in British Art Tickets, Tue 27 Jun 2023 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Scheduled Events Visual arts

Kinoteka On Tour 🗓

Edinburgh and Newcastle screenings announced. More cities and movies coming soon!
07 03.2026 02 04.2026 Events, Film, News

Book Launch & Publisher Highlight – Rust

Rust Publishing, a Polish publishing collective, will be presenting their 3 new titles and speaking about the experience of independent book publishing in Poland. The talk will be followed by a book signing.
19 02.2026 Books, Events, Literature

Polish Creativity debuts at Collect 2026 with

Polish craft and innovation take centre stage at Collect 2026 with ‘Metamorphosis: Craft from Poland’ presenting nine Polish artists showcasing the country’s dynamic craft and design culture while challenging preconceived notions of Polish creative expression.
26 02.2026 01 03.2026 Events, Gallery, Visual arts