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Seeing red! Across Poland Soviet war memorials are being vandalised and defaced

Where once many would have sought to defend such landmarks as valuable historic relics, it is Russia’s own actions that have seen this resistance significantly diluted. Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Where once many would have sought to defend such landmarks as valuable historic relics, it is Russia’s own actions that have seen this resistance significantly diluted, says TFN’s Alex Webber.

Abakanowicz installation smashes art auction record after going for eye-watering PLN 13.6 million

Depicting 83 child-size figures, the monumental work entitled ‘Bambini’  consisting of a cluster of androgynous figures devoid of heads and identities, is now the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in Poland.

Record-breaker! Abakanowicz statues become most expensive artwork ever sold in Poland

Entitled "Crowd III” and depicting 50 hollowed out figures made out of burlap, the art installation went for a staggering PLN 11 million, which after the hammer fee was added rose to 13.2 million. 

Abandoned amphitheatre to be transformed into eco-friendly ‘honey garden’ for bees

Unique to Poland, and possibly the world, the 3 million PLN project in Poznań will see former seating areas replaced by flowerbeds specifically intended to attract bees, and will be further embellished by nectar-bearing trees, sculptures, viewing points, water cascades and subtle lighting purposefully designed so as not to interfere with their activities.

State of the art: Polish art market defies covid to grow 30%

Despite the economic downturn, sales of art have continued to exceed all expectations according to a report by Artinfo.pl.

Two new pieces by iconic artist Magdalena Abakanowicz go on display in Warsaw park

Often described as transcending the classic approach to sculpting, the 2005 group entitled ‘Zinaxin and Dolacin’ are emblematic of their creator's style.

Three years after her death Abakanowicz is still a ‘must see’

The Tate Modern is bringing together Abakanowicz’s Abakans, which are rarely exhibited together, along with other works by the artist, including some of her early textile pieces and rarely-seen drawings.

Abakanowicz installation nets record price

Caminando, an installation by renowned Polish sculptress Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017), has been auctioned off for over PLN 8 million (EUR 1,900,000), a record for the Polish art market, the Onet portal informed on Tuesday.

Art works set to smash auction records go on show in Warsaw

The displays will give art lovers the chance to see works that could go for the highest prices ever seen at a Polish auction.

Exhibition of Magdalena Abakanowicz works to open in Riga

An exhibition "Into the Space of Magdalena Abakanowicz. Textile and Sculpture" will open at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga on Thursday.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

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