For Poland of that time, a country being pieced together having just regained independence, the General National Exposition of 1929 in Poznań was a show of strength and an opportunity. Its establishment coincided with an explosive revival of modernist architecture throughout the city. This year's 2nd "New Plan' Festival of Modernist Architecture will serve as a reminder of the exhibition's splendour and its significance for Poznań.
Meskalina is inviting its friends over again! While the majority of the musicians in this year's lineup are Polish, the concerts won't be without a touch of Britain.
The slogan of the upcoming artistic season in the Poznań Philharmonic is this quote from Ludwig van Beethoven: "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy."
At times, female artists link up with male artists, not only professionally. Numerous examples of such couples can be found throughout art history. Sadly, many women in such relationships had to wait until contemporary times to emerge from the shadows of their famous husbands and be recognised by contemporary critics and art lovers. One example of such an artist is Sophie Taeuber-Arp.
This latest exhibition at the Poznań Fotoplastykon will transport you through time, offering insights into the way Poznań has changed over the last 150 years.
The September lineup features Andrzej Jagodziński performing Komeda's music, Kuba Płużek and the much-trumpeted joint project of the Kroke trio and Urna Chahar. In the following months, prepare to see Kuba Więcek, Urbaniak in tandem with Karolak, as well as Greg Osby and Mike Stern. The autumn season at the Blue Note is looking to be scorching hot!
AGNIESZKA MACZYŃSKA, head of the Exhibition and Education Department of the Archaeological Museum of Poznań, has granted us this interview, conducted by ANDRZEJ SIKORSKI.
All monuments, and there is no shortage of these around Poznań, provide an excuse to tell fascinating tales about the city.
Not all works of contemporary art in Poznań have been confined to galleries. Poznań's public spaces abound with extraordinary works by remarkable artists. They contribute to the city's overall image, making it distinctive and unique.
It is all about tastings, competitions, feasts, and tips for the most demanding of palates and for those in search of new culinary sensations. The National Good Taste Festival invites you to the table.
