Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

Stunning 16th century artwork feared lost after WWII returned following landmark court case

The 16th century painting by Dutch artist Abraham Bloemaert, which depicts the history of the passion of Apollo for the nymph Daphne, is one of the best examples of North European Mannerism. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

Stashed away by Germans during WWII, the History of Apollo and Daphne by Abraham Bloemaert disappeared after its hiding place was ransacked by Soviet soldiers. Considered one of the best examples of North European Mannerism, it was returned after a woman who tried selling it to a museum in Wrocław was taken to court in civil case.

Independence programme to build Poland's image abroad - culture min

The "Niepodległa" (Independence) programme, prepared by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage also includes plans for celebrating Poland's centenary of regaining independence abroad, Culture Minister Piotr Gliński said at a conference on Monday.

Art looted from Poland during WWII up for Auction in Berlin

A painting stolen from Poland by the Nazis during the Second World War is up for auction in Berlin.

International violin contest for young artists held in Poland

About 50 young artists from Poland, Germany, Spain and Hungary participate in the 15th International Violin Competition, named after Georg Philipp Telemann, in Poznan (west-central Poland), which began on March 24.

Green Expo fair a good opportunity to promote Polish city of Lodz

The General Assembly of AIPH (International Association of Horticultural Producers - PAP) granted the Polish central city of Lodz the right to organise Horticultural Expo 2024, Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage announced in a Friday statement.

Union of Lublin Agreement's presence on UNESCO list 'very important' - Cult Min

The inclusion of the Union of Lublin Agreement in UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme is very important, Poland's Culture Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Glinski said on Thursday.

Two Polish cellists win music competition in US – Culture Ministry

Krzysztof Michalski and Michal Balas, two cellists from the Wladyslaw Zelenski State Secondary School of Music in Krakow, southern Poland, won the Johansen International Competition for Young String Players, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage said on Monday.

European countries celebrating independence centenaries meet in Warsaw

Representatives of 14 Central-, Eastern- and Southern-European countries that will celebrate their independence centenaries this year, held a unique meeting in Warsaw on Friday, Poland's Culture Ministry said in a statement sent to PAP on Saturday.

National Library marks 90th anniversary

The National Library is a priceless treasury of Polish and European intellectual heritage and an extremely important pillar of statehood and culture, President Andrzej Duda said at a Monday gala marking the 90th anniversary of the Polish National Library.

Concerts in Vienna, Budapest, Hong Kong to mark Polish independence centenary

Concerts, among others in Vienna, Budapest and Hong Kong, as well as exhibitions, stage performances and interdisciplinary projects, both at home and abroad, will mark Poland's 2018 independence centenary.

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