Polish Fashion Stories: Unexpected Encounter – Batik from Java to Kraków
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
Online Open Day (in English) – Academy of Music Poznan
Find out more about studying at the Academy of Music in Poznan: the degree programmes on offer as well as talking to the Vice-Rectors and university representatives in a dedicated chat room.
11
05.2026
Music, News
New Book – “Mer de Glace” by Malgorzata Lebda
Translated by Mira Rosenthal. Published by Fitzcarraldo Editions, 21st May 2026. Pre-Order Available Now.
21
05.2026
Books, Events, Literature
Secret War Tour at Audley End
Discover more about the location were soldiers of the Polish army known as the 'Cichociemni' were trained during WWII.
26
05.2026
Events, History
Polish Poets at the European Poetry Festival
For the very first time the 2026 European Poetry Festival will feature a night celebrating poets from Poland. FREE Entry.
27
06.2026
Events, Literature
An Evening with Krzysztof Siwczyk and Piotr Florczyk around the book: A Calligraphy of Days
An evening with the author and the co-translator of "A Calligraphy of Days", a poetry volume published by Seagull Books. Krzysztof and Piotr will discuss the book and their collaboration, they will also read extracts in Polish and in English.
29
05.2026
Events, Literature
Kino Polonia Polish Film Club @ Rio Cinema Dalston
A new Polish Film club at Rio Cinema Dalston with regular screenings of cult classics and contemporary works. Organised by Filip Filipowski and Veronica Smith.
28
04.2026
Events, Film
New Nottingham public art sculpture of Maid Marian by Alicja Biala
Renowned artist Alicja Biala will create a new public artwork along with the local community of Nottingham to be unveiled in summer 2026.
22
04.2026
17
07.2026
Events, News, Visual arts
“Period Drama” Theatre Show by Olga Kaleta
A surreal, episodic dark comedy about mental health, identity and self-recovery that mixes autobiographical storytelling with bold physicality.
02
05.2026
Events, Theatre