Alissa Valles wins the 2024 Found in Translation Award
Alissa Valles has been awarded the 2024 FiTA Award for her translation of Zuzanna Ginczanka’s poems in ‘Firebird’.
28
03.2024
Events, Literature, News
“Agent Zo – The Untold Story of Fearless WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka”
New book release by authour Clare Mulley. From missions behind enemy lines to dealing with post-war regimes, "Agent Zo" illuminates the remarkable journey of the only female member of Poland's elite Special Forces, promising a gripping tale of courage and resilience.
16
05.2024
Events, History, Literature, News
‘The Brand that changed British Fashion’ – The Biba Story, 1964-1975 – Exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum
Explore how fashion phenomenon Biba (Barbara Hulanicki) blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label.
22
03.2024
08
09.2024
Events, News, Visual arts
Hugh Welchman talks about ‘The Peasants’ for Klassiki
Read the newest interview with Hugh Welchman, the director of 'The Peasants' about the biggest challenges and inspirations behind the acclaimed and well-received painted animated feature film.
21
03.2024
Events, Film, News
More awards for the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź
Recently honored in the O!Lśnienia cultural plebiscite and bestowed with a prestigious award by Vogue Polska, the Museum of Textiles in Łódź continues to shine as a home of contemporary Polish fashion - it also recently received an award in the 'Doskonałość Mody 2023' competition for its pivotal role in promoting contemporary Polish fashion.
08
03.2024
News
‘Confessions of an Executioner. A Memoir of the Polish Home Army’ book release
Read a shocking testimony of the Polish Home Army platoon-leader who join the resistance movement at the age of 16 and quickly became a seasoned executioner. Book released in April 2024 by Greenhill Books, with Roger Moorhouse foreword.
01
04.2024
History, Literature, News
Polish Folk Music – new single release by Birmingham-based singer
Karolina Węgrzyn, an established Polish folk singer based in Birmingham, has recently unveiled a single from her upcoming debut album which will include arrangements of mostly Polish Subcarpathian traditional songs
04
03.2024
News
New CEE community heritage project comes to Mansfield
A CEE NOTTS project which aims to preserve the living history of CEE communities, tracing their roots from post-WW2 migrations to the recent EU accession waves. Residents are invited to participate in various events, celebrating working-class narratives that have shaped the region's rich cultural tapestry.
28
02.2024
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06.2024
Blogs, Events, History, News, Resources
Kinoteka Polish Film Festival announces 2024 Programme
The annual celebration of the best of new and classic Polish cinema is back for its 22nd edition, featuring 20 cinema screenings in leading venues around London including BFI Southbank from 6 March - 28 March
06
03.2024
28
03.2024
Events, Film, News