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Acclaimed Polish-Romani artist through to finals of prestigious Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize

A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków Mirga-Tas was born in Zakopane as a member of Poland’s Bergitka (mountain) Roma community, one of the first Roma groups to settle in Poland and who have lived in the region for centuries. Łukasz Gągulski/PAP

The sought-after biennial prize, now in its third edition, is awarded by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) based in Berlin, to exceptional individuals who are leading voices in the contemporary Roma cultural movement.

It’s Amberghini! Polish artist’s gorgeous amber art to showcase Lamborghini’s 60th birthday

Currently on display inside Lamborghini’s Warsaw showroom, the stunning sculpture will eventually be shipped to Italy where it will join other works in the brand’s museum in Saint' Agata Bolognese.

Portrait by megastar Polish artist becomes new design for luxury Louis Vuitton handbag

The Louis Vuitton fashion brand said: “Ewa Juszkiewicz transforms her striking surrealist 2021 oil painting, Ginger Locks, reminiscent of a 19th century portrait, into an inspiring Artycapucines bag.

Taking Polish art stateside

Justyna Kisielewicz is a Polish artist who is taking the world by storm through her novel ways of social critique.

‘Uniquely precious’ Nowosielski mosaic of St Francis of Assisi added to register of cultural property

The mosaic which was discovered last year depicts the stigmatization of St Francis, when, lost in prayer on mount La Verna, the Saint had a vision of a crucified seraph, which resulted in him receiving the stigmata.

Mysterious blue egg on Warsaw’s 5 Corner Square…

Anyone who’s been to Poland and to Warsaw in particular, has probably seen the massive palm tree that sits in the middle of Rondo de Gaulle’a in the capital’s downtown.

The Power of Colour and Temper: Captivating exhibition pays tribute to ‘Young Poland’s’ Włodzimierz Tetmajer

Steered by this romantic notion connecting Poland’s peasantry to national revival and the restoration of the Polish state, Tetmajer’s work is nothing if not a proud representation of grass roots Poland.

Acclaimed Łódź artist who uses ‘robot dog’ called Basia to paint hits out at AI

Amid growing concerns about the unchecked growth of AI, internationally-renowned artist Agnieszka Pilat, who is famed for her work with robots, has added her voice to the debate against the over-use of Artificial Intelligence.

Ooh, la, la! Warsaw artist decorates idyllic French town with gorgeous lace mural

Elżbieta Dymna who goes by the name NeSpoon has gained global recognition for her beautifully delicate lace art murals.  

Polish museum to open exhibition despite Chinese protest

An exhibition at Warsaw’s Centre for Contemporary Art of work by a Chinese dissident artist will go ahead despite pressure from the Chinese embassy.

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