#Poland

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: The Death of Barbara Radziwiłł by Józef Simmler

The National Museum in Warsaw is one of the largest museums in Poland and boasts an extensive art collection. Among its body of works is The Death of...

James W Singer 2 November 2025

Artist Stories

Polish Art Nouveau Genius—Stanisław Wyspiański

Likened by his 19th century Polish compatriots to a modern Leonardo da Vinci, Stanisław Wyspiański’s talents encompassed more than just the...

Pola Otterstein, Szymon Jocek 22 October 2025

Women Artists

Anna Bilińska’s Parisian Career and Tragic Life

Read the story of Anna Bilińska, a Polish painter who spent her life in Paris. Discover her moving portraits and the fascinating story of her...

Magda Michalska 21 October 2025

Photography

An Homage to Tadeusz Rolke in 10 Photographs

Tadeusz Rolke, hailed as an icon and legend of Polish photojournalism, died in his native Warsaw in July 2025, at the age of 96. He dedicated his...

Guest Author 6 October 2025

Realism

Józef Chełmoński in 10 Paintings: Capturing the Spirit of Rural Life

Józef Chełmoński masterfully portrayed life in the Polish countryside. His paintings reveal a subtle connection between human and nature,...

Guest Author 21 August 2025

Art Travels

5 Reasons to Visit the Polish Pavilion in Venice

If you are planning to visit the International Art Exhibition or the Biennale of Architecture in Venice, this is a must-see. Built in 1932, the...

Zacheta 7 August 2025

History

The Story of Raphael’s Lost Portrait of a Young Man

Have you ever seen this painting? It is currently missing; in fact, it has been missing since 1945. Let’s explore the story of one of the most...

Zuzanna Stańska 4 August 2025

Magdalena Abakanowicz Women Artists

Abakans—The New Humans of Magdalena Abakanowicz

I can see a group of approximately 250 people, all of them standing. Children and adults. I come closer and I realize they have no heads. I come even...

Magda Michalska 1 August 2025

Theater & Cinema

The Art of Polish Film Posters

The emergence of the poster as a fresh, creative medium was a timely episode in an unfolding age of consumer expendability. In an era of conveyor...

Jon Kelly 1 August 2025

Museum Stories

10 Highlights of the National Museum in Warsaw You Need to See

The National Museum in Warsaw is one of the most important museums in Poland. It also has an amazing collection of art—which, obviously, includes a...

Zuzanna Stańska 1 August 2025

Contemporary Art

How Roman Opałka Envisioned Infinity

In 1965 a French-born Polish painter Roman Opałka came to an important decision. While sitting at the Café Bristol in Warsaw waiting for his wife...

Caroline Galambosova 1 August 2025

Artist Stories

Jan Matejko in 8 Paintings—The Painter of Polish History

Jan Matejko (1838–1893) is one of the most famous Polish painters. When he was in his 20s, he was twice awarded the gold medal at the World...

Judyta Dąbrowska 1 August 2025