27.10.2023
Events, Film
UK Premiere Screening ‘Pianoforte’ Documentary & director Q&A with Jakub Piatek 27th Oct
UK Premiere of a documentary that follows hopefuls of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw followed by director Q&A.
27th October, 18:20, Bertha DocHouse, The Brunswick, London
Considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions in classical music, the International Chopin Piano Competition, held in Warsaw every five years since 1927, has been a career launchpad for the world’s greatest piano virtuosos.
Pianoforte navigates its way through the multi-stage competition alongside a selection of 2021’s elite young hopefuls.
We plunge deep into this world of nuanced notes and high drama, in a riveting, adrenaline rush of a film. The pressure is enormous, the practice is exacting, the performances are ecstatic.
The UK Premiere screening on Friday 27th October will be followed by a Q&A with director Jakub Piatek.
Book Tickets: Pianoforte – Bertha DocHouse
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