The building sits alongside Warsaw’s famous Palace of Culture and Science, but has not been universally popular.
Culture
New UK exhibition of Polish-Romani artist presents vivid snapshots of Roma life
Maja Lorkowska-Callaghan
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas’s textile collages depict the life, history and customs of Roma communities.
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Bust of Fryderyk Chopin travels across Canada to promote Polish culture
The bronze bust is currently being driven from the east to west of Canada by a Polish truck driver who is documenting the journey on his YouTube channel.
Spain returns historical paintings stolen from Poland during WWII
The artworks, dating from the 15th or 16th century, were stolen from Warsaw around the time of the city’s uprising against Nazi-German occupation.
Collection of 30 rare Polish coins sold for $3.5 million in New York
It included a gold ducat of Sigismund III from 1593 – believed to be the only surviving coin of its type – that went for $360,000.
Gandalf and Tolkien Streets opened in Warsaw district nicknamed “Mordor”
City authorities initially planned different names for the new roads but changed them after public consultations.
Kraków restaurant named best in Poland at World Culinary Awards
As well as offering a Florentine-style beefsteak that reflects its name, Fiorentina restaurant specialises in Polish cuisine.
“Russia took a lot from us, but it won’t take our traditions”: Ukrainian refugees celebrate first Christmas in Poland
Poland has received more refugees from Ukraine than any other country.
Supermarket introduces bilingual Polish-Silesian signs
“Seemingly ordinary product category labels are further proof that the Silesian language is a living communication tool in Upper Silesia.”
The Meagre Mountain: Olga Tokarczuk’s Empuzjon
Samuel Tchorek-Bentall
The Nobel laureate’s latest work is a bittersweet encounter with Europe’s literary legacy.
A tangled thread: Magdalena Abakanowicz at the Tate Modern
Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
One of Poland’s most recognised artists is the subject of a new exhibition in London.
Poland seeks UNESCO help in returning art looted by Germany in WWII
“Today these items are in German homes, mansions, museums,” says Poland’s deputy foreign minister.
Malczewski painting becomes Poland’s most expensive art sale after going for 17 million zloty
The sale of the piece remains on hold after doubts were raised over the legal status of its ownership.
Kraków airport opens “library” with books for passengers
The books were donated by the city’s library and nine consulates in Kraków.
