Tag: Poland

Young Poland: The Polish Arts and Crafts Movement, 1890-1918 – book review

The range of work to emerge from the Young Poland movement is staggering and this well-researched, beautifully illustrated book covers everything from furniture and textiles to wood carvings and toys, as well as interiors and paintings
Magdalena Abakanowicz: Presence, Essence, Identity

Magdalena Mielnicka, an expert on Abakanowicz, talks about the irrepressible Polish artist’s extraordinary life and her uncanny sculptures, currently on show at Stara Kopalnia Science and Art Centre, Wałbrzych
Richard Demarco, Edinburgh International Festival, 2008

It may be a product of age or lack of funding and proper premises but, whatever the reason, Richard Demarco’s activities during the most vibrant period of the Edinburgh Festival appear to be somewhat diminished. Perhaps when one comes to…