Tag: communism

The People’s Republic of Dwarfs

Art + Stories

Experiences, Fiction

The People’s Republic of Dwarfs

The Orange Alternative was one of the most memorable social movements in the dying years of communism. Why? Because it involved painting dwarfs.

Zbigniew Libera

You Weren’t Standing Here, Sir!

Art + Stories

Experiences

You Weren’t Standing Here, Sir!

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought various changes to everyday life – for example, in our shopping practices. How do today’s supermarket queues compare to those under communism in Poland?

Natalia Domagała

Woman with a Pebble in Her Heart

Art + Stories

Experiences

Woman with a Pebble in Her Heart

We invite you to watch an animation about Janina Ipohorska, one of the post-war pioneers of “Przekrój”, who for years was the deputy of editor-in-chief Marian Eile. The video was created for the occasion of our 75th birthday. Enjoy!

The Secret Life of Textiles

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Experiences

The Secret Life of Textiles

Ethical fashion consumption may currently be in vogue, but it was once a necessity. In post-war Poland, hand-me-downs, recycled textiles, and handmade garments were all the norm.

Agata Zborowska