Exhibition: Revolutions 1968

The "Revolutions 1968" exhibition presents the turbulent late 60s through art, though not necessarily the art of those times. Modern works attempt to capture in various formats the spirit of protest that rocked the world in 1968, from anti-communist movements to pop culture, emancipation and civil rights movements, in the context of the revolutionary atmosphere that marked these times. The exhibition will be accompanied by a book published by the gallery and Agora SA publishers, consisting of essays analysing the cultural, social, and political conditions of 1968 around the world, with an introduction by 60s oppositionist Adam Michnik. The exhibition includes artwork, video, and documentary films by dozens of artists and groups from several countries, including Poland, the U.S., Hungary, Germany, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Japan, and France.

when - Until 9th November
where - Zacheta National Art Gallery, Pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Exhibition: From the Enemy's Camera

"From the Enemy's Camera: German photojournalists in occupied Warsaw (1939-1945)" displays 250 photographs taken in Warsaw by the Propaganda-Kompanien-PK of the Wehrmach and Waffen-SS. The photographs are on loan from the collection of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Photography Archives in Berlin, and are displayed alongside historical commentary from the photographers' journals, memories of Warsaw residents of the time, as well as articles from newspapers printed during the occupation.

when - Until 16th November
where - History Meeting House, ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 13
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Revue: Teatr Sabat

During November Malgorzata Potocka's famed cabaret and revue presents three different shows for your delectation. The shows 'Europe Together', 'Kisses from the World' and 'Revue, my love' will be performed throughout the month. Let Pani Potocka and her talented troupe of dancers, actors and singers take you back to an atmosphere reminiscent of pre-war Poland and indulge in an evening of fine dining, dancing and excellent entertainment.

when - Throughout November
where - Teatr Sabat, ul. Foksal 16
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Exhibition: Orientalism in Polish Art

The first in-depth analysis of the oriental influence on Polish art and culture in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. Over 400 exhibits, including work by Tepa, Chlebowski and Ajdukiewicz. The exhibition also attempts to place the influence in a wider context via the historical and political events of the day.

when - throughout November until 21st December
where - The National Museum in Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 3
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Concert: 65th Birthday of Krzysztof Meyer

The Warsaw Philharmonic is celebrating the 65th birthday of Polish composer Krzysztof Meyer with a concert by the National Polish Radio Symphonic Orchestra of Katowice, conducted by Lukasz Borowicz, with Dieter Kraus on saxophone. The program includes pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich, Alexander Glazunov, and Bela Bartok, as well as Meyer's own VII Symphony. The concert begins at 7:30 pm, and tickets are priced between 25 and 45 PLN, available at the Philharmonic ticket office.

when - 7th November
where - Warsaw Philharmonic, ul. Jasna 5
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Exhibition: Counting Modernity

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Poland's independence, and serves as the pretext for the Royal Castle museum's exploration of the 20 years of interwar Poland. However, the focus will not be the political situation of the era, but rather the everyday lives of our parents' and grandparents' generation. The subject and motto of the exhibition is modernity - the modern achievements and innovations of the Second Republic. The exhibition will immerse the viewer in the mood and atmosphere of the era: political events, social movements, and cultural life.

when - 11th November until 10th February 2009
where - Royal Castle, Plac Zamkowy 4
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Concert: Roisin Murphy

The former vocalist of the legendary band Moloko, Roisin Murphy is returning to Poland after several successful Polish gigs at the beginning of the year, including one in Warsaw's very own Club Stodola. The concert starts at 8 pm, and tickets can be obtained online or at the at Galeria Mokotow, Reduta and Wola Park shopping centres, as well as all Media Markt and Saturn stores in Warsaw, or from the club.

when - 12th November
where - Stodola, ul. Batorego 10
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Concert: Lambchop

Super trendy arts centre Fabryka Trzciny located in deepest darkest Praga plays host to Lambchop on the 14th November. Frontman Kurt Wagner holds court over his lo-fi collective of musicians while they mumble and strum their way through promoting their excellent new album 'OH (Ohio)'. The show is due to start at 8.30 and tickets are priced at a very reasonable 60PLN, available in advance from Shortcut in Traffic Club, ul. Bracka 25. Included in the ticket price is a complimentary free beer. What more could could a boy/girl ask for!

when - 14th November 2008
where - Fabryka Trzciny, ul. Otwocka 14
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Concert: IAMX

Chris Corner's solo project comes to town. On the 14th of November the band releases a new album with the catchy title - 'Live in Warsaw', on the 16th November they play Warsaw's legendary punky club Proxima. The hyper-active Corner also plays with trip-hop dance funksters Sneaker Pimps, scores soundtracks, produces and more importantly, for me anyway, has made numerous subliminal appearances in cult TV show 'The Mighty Boosh'. Expect extravagant outfits, songs about sex, drugs, death and anything else that can be considered dark, dirty and connected to the human condition. Advance tickets 69PLN and 79PLN on the night. Tickets also available from Shortcut - Traffic Club. The concert starts at 8pm.

when - 16th November
where - Klub Proxima, ul. Zwirki i Wigury 99a
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Krzysztof Penderecki Festival

The grand old man of the Polish classical avant-garde reaches his 75th year and in celebration Warsaw is organising a festival in his honour. Concerts will be held in various venues throughout the city and will include the world premiere performance of his String Quartet no3 played by the Shanghai Quartet and other well known pieces such as his 1996 Symphony no7 'The Gates of Jerusalem'.

Seeing as I'm still reeling from listening to his 1993 'Polish Requiem' I will not be attending, I still occasionally wake up in a cold sweat! Having said that, this Festival is a must for any devotee of the serious and solemn avant-garde.

Please check out the link below for a full listing of performances and venues

when - 20th November - 23rd November
where - Warsaw Philharmonic, ul. Sienkiewicza 10
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Exhibition: Marek Piasecki, Fragile

Born in 1935 in Warsaw. From 1945 to 1967 Piasecki lived in Cracow and now lives in Lund in southern Sweden. A member of the Cracow Group, his practice includes photography, painting, print and sculpture. He has participated in many exhibitions both in Poland and abroad. His work demonstrates links both with the tradition of pre-war surrealism and with the neo-dadaist movement of the 60s. Piasecki's 'assemblages' are often cited as having been influenced by the work of the American master Joseph Cornell.

when - 21st November 2008 until 1st February 2009
where - Zacheta Gallery of Art, pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Exhibition: No such thing as society

Intended as an overview of British documentary photography from the late 1960's - 1980's much of imagery on show is concerned with the problems and difficult times faced in Britain during these years. Deindustrialisation, the miners strike, the troubles in Northern Ireland and the general demise of Great Britain. Of course one of the key figures in all this mayhem was dear old Maggie, a woman who as far as I can tell, the Poles are still totally in awe of. Of course they didn't have to put up with the wretched hag for 11 years and watch her systematically destroy Britain and the little dignity the working classes had left (sorry, getting a bit carried away but those were my formative years!). The title of the exhibition itself comes from one of Thatchers most famous quotes "There is no such thing as society. There are individual men and women, and there are families." The works on display come from the collections of the British Council and the Arts Council. The show is curated by David Alan Mellor, professor of art history at the University of Sussex.

when - November 24th - January 11th 2009
where - Centre for Contemporary Art, ul. Jazdow 2
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Exhibition: Feel Warsaw on your own skin

A rather weird and wonderful exhibition of photographs of Varsovians who have decided upon a permanent reminder of Warsaw by succumbing to the needle and having tattoos done which relate to the city. Syrenas, Warsaw uprising scenes, Legia and Polonia logos and my two personal faves from the exhibition; the map of the pilgrimage route from Warsaw to Czestochowa and the guy who has the Palace of Culture tattooed on his back! I always thought I was the only person who liked that building, mind you, it is on his back so he is the only person who can't actually see it.

For those of you who are incredibly lazy or simply don't like venturing out - the whole exhibition can be viewed online from the comfort of your own home, just click the link below.

The exhibition private view will be held on the 27th November between 6-7.30pm (all welcome, so it ain't really a snooty private view).

when - November 27th - December 18th
where - Klub Migawka. ul.Nowogrodzka 22
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Exhibition: Henryk Laskowski

Henryk Laskowski's new show at the SD Gallery goes under the title of 'Pictures from a trip to another city - Venice'.

Laskowski (born 1951) studied lithography and painting at Poznan Art School. In the 1980's he worked mainly with illustration for publishing, book illustration and as a poster designer, a specialised and world renowned area of Polish design. He has also consistently worked as a painter and this is a field he continues to explore. He has won many awards for his poster designs and his work is held in many private and public collections.

A private view will be held on 30th November at 6pm.

when - November 30th - December 30th
where - Galeria SD Wilanow, ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 22
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