Browsing: Culture

A beautiful start in Hall Town of the third district of Vienna by the Chamber Orchestra concert ” Camerata Polonia ” under the direction of Mark Kudlicki followed by a performance of three very talented musicians “Das Kleine Vienna Trio ” and an even more beautiful ending of the Votivkirche concert by the Beethoven Academy Orchestra from Krakow, conducted by Sebastian Perłowski.I think this year’s Days of Polish concert a success! Both concerts were listened to by few hundred people .

Finally, the 3rd edition of the Play Poland Film Festival started on 3rd of October. The grand opening gala took place at the Sheraton Hotel on Lothian Road. The gala was preceded by the screening of controversial “In the name of…” directed by Małgorzata Szumowska.

Who is the best young contemporary Polish artist? On the 24th of October 2013 the winner of “Views 2013 – Deutsche Bank Foundation Award” will be announced during the ceremony at Zachęta – The National Gallery of Art in Warsaw. In 10 years of its existence, the competition became a real barometer for the Polish art scene.

“Cities that have invested in culture have had more economic success than those that invested only in cars and airports. In the knowledge society, a lot of innovation – when you put it in economic terms – depends on creativity.” /Helga Truepel, MEP, October 2012/

There was a time… not that long ago… when elitist aesthetic concepts were the point of reference for design. It flirted with them, going against them or joining their ranks, not paying much attention to the matters of mere mortals and ignoring the developing challenges of contemporary life. This time, however, is over.