Concert: Mum

Icelandic electonic pop-rockers Mum (pronounced "Moom") will be performing only two concerts in Poland as part of their European tour: and the first one in Warsaw's Fabryka Trzciny, and one in Katowice's Hipnoza Jazz Club the following day. It's rare that Poland gets concerts by independent artists of such calibre as Mum, and for many Poles it will be the first chance to see this amazing band live. We highly recommend this show!

when - 1st March
where - Fabryka Trzciny Artistic Centre, ul. Otwocka 14
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Exhibition: Exploring the Interwar Period in Polish Art

From the 18th of January until the end of March, the National Museum in Warsaw will explore Polish art in the interwar years, 1918-1939. The aim of the exhibition is to present the first cross-sectional panorama of Polish art during that era, presenting everything from paintings to poster design, showcasing the general character and visual atmosphere of the 1920s and 30s in Poland. Primarily, the exhibition will present main artistic currents in their relation to historic and social context rather than stressing individual trends.

when - Until 30th March
where - National Museum, al. Jerozolimskie 3
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Exhibition: "This is Not an Exhibition"

The project "This is Not an Exhibition" is an atypical presentation of selected works from the Zacheta National Gallery of Art's collection. Instead of focusing on the works themselves, the anti-exhibition focuses on the process of caring for works of art, specifically the more problematic works of modern art composed through non-traditional techniques. The exposition will show a process, presenting many exhibits as they are documented, go through conservation works, and mounted for exhibition. There will be also talks with the artists about their workshops and the concepts behind their creation.

when - Until 5th May
where - Zacheta National Art Gallery, Pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Exhibition: "Wilhelm Sasnal. Years of Struggle"

The Zacheta National Gallery of Art will be exhibiting a retrospective of Wilhelm Sasnal's work throughout December 2007 and January and February 2008. Sasnal is one of the most talented painters of the young generation, and the exhibition will show his paintings as well as the films the artist has produced over the last few years. While the themes of his paintings range from family photographs to the internet to books, references are made to his native hometown of Tarnow, as well as themes of war and the Holocaust and post-war Polish life in general. The exhibition will also feature numerous portraits and even designs on t-shirts made by the artist.

when - Until 2nd March
where - Zacheta National Art Gallery, Pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Bitter Lamentations Project

Bitter Lamentations, or "Gorzkie Zale" in Polish, is a multi-generational proposition, an invitation to active participation in diverse artistic forms and debates, all tied to the tradition of Lent. Between the 16th of February and the 1st of April, several events will take place as part of the project. Several plays will be shown as part of the project, as well as concerts and discussions. The project is organized by the Montownia Artistic Center, the John Paul II Centre of Though, and by the Basen Artistic Centre, where it will take place.

when - Until 1st April
where - Basen Artistic Centre, ul. Konopnickiej 6
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Exhibition: Japanese Ceramics

From March until May 2008 the Wilanow Palace Museum will be displaying an exhibition of Japanese ceramics. The exhibition mainly includes pieces from the museum's collection, and the pieces have been collected from various regions of Japan and span several centuries of Japanese history.

when - 1st March until 31st May
where - Wilanow Palace Museum, ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16
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Exhibition: "History Will Repeat Itself"

The exhibition "History Will Repeat Itself", or strategies of reconstruction in contemporary art, will be showing in Gallery 2 at the Centre for Contemporary Art from the 16th of February until the 13th of April 2008, and features artists such as Guy Ben-Ner, Walter Benjamin, C-Level, Mikolaj Jewreinow, Omer Fast, Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard, Tabea Sternberg, and Artur Zmijewski, among others. The exhibition focuses on current strategies of re-enactment - reconstruction, rendering, and presenting anew - in contemporary media and performance art, presenting the approaches and strategies of 23 artists.

when - Until 14th April
where - Centre for Contemporary Art, Al. Ujazdowskie 6
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Concert: Kult

Legendary Polish rock band Kult will once again leave audiences’ bodies shaking and ears bleeding (metaphorically, of course… we hope) on the 7th of March at Stodola Club. Another of Poland’s long-lasting rock’n’roll survivors, the band has been rocking for over two decades now, since it first showed its punk roots to Polish crowds in the early 80s. Tickets go on sale in February and are priced at 37 PLN pre-sale and 42 PLN at the door (if any remain, that is), or available online.

when - 7th March
where - Stodola, ul. Batorego 10
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International Women's Day

March 8th is International Women's Day in Poland, so be sure to treat your mother, grandmother, sister, wife, or girlfriend extra special that day - and ladies, make sure you treat yourselves! Throughout Warsaw, many of the city's clubs will be honouring those with XX chromosomes with special events and drink discounts. There will be cultural events dedicated to the country's women heroes as well, so be sure to check our events calendar for specific information in March.

when - 8th March
where - Throughout Warsaw
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Exhibition: "After Jedwabne"

Zofia Lipecka's exhibition "After Jedwabne" is a reaction to Jan Tomasz Gross’s 2001 book Neighbours, and will be showing at the Zacheta National Gallery of Art from the 8th of March until the 18th of May. The exhibition includes a presentation of video-installations presenting several faces showing their reactions to a reading of text from Gross's book, which tells of the killing of Jews by Poles in Poland during World War II, in a tragic event known as the Jedwabne pogrom or Jedwabne massacre. Through the exhibition, the spectators surrounded by the projections themselves become a part of the installation and are forced to immerse themselves in the subject matter. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue with texts by Philippe Piguet and Elzbieta Janicka (in Polish, English, and French).

when - 8th March until 18th May
where - Zacheta National Art Gallery, Pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Exhibition: The Mexican Poster

The Wilanow Poster Museum is turning its eyes towards American's neighbour to the south, Mexico. The exhibition will feature a variety of posters, both contemporary and historic, from Mexico and Mexican artists and graphic designers.

when - 10th March until 15th May
where - Wilanow Poster Museum, ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16
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Exhibition: "She-Documentalists"

The exhibition "She-Documentalists – Polish Women Photographers of the 20th Century" will be shown from the 18th of March until the 18th of May at the Zacheta National Gallery of Art. The exhibition will present the works of 50 Polish women documentary photographers and photojournalists, from the late 19th century until the present day. The main themes of the exhibition are topographical documentary photographs as well as social reporting photography, both traditionally masculine fields. It is the goal of the exhibition to present the contributions of the little-known but extremely talented Polish women photographic reporters, such as Zofia Chometowska, Julia Pirotte, Irena Jarosinska, Joanna Helander, Irena Jurkiewicz and Dorota Bilska, whose works will be on show at this exhibition.

when - 18th March until 18th May
where - Zacheta National Art Gallery, Pl. Malachowskiego 3
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Easter in Warsaw

Easter is one of the most evocative times to visit Warsaw. While Easter Sunday itself falls on the 23rd of March, the previous week's celebrations involve dozens of colourful customs to savour leading up to Easter. Above all, the spiritual power of Holy Week endures. Poland remains a deeply Catholic country - as you'll see by walking into any church during the run up to Good Friday.

when - 23rd March
where - Throughout Warsaw
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Warsaw Symphony Orchestra and Choir Concert

On Friday the 28th at 7:30 pm and Saturday the 29th at 6 pm the Warsaw Symphony Orchestra will perform together with the choir of the National Philharmonic in the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall. The orchestra will be conducted by Antoni Wit, with Dezso Ranki on the piano, and Henryk Wojnarowski will conduct the choir. The program of the evenings includes Meditation und Psalm for choir and orchestra by Peter Moss, III Piano Concert by Bela Bartok, and Schicksalslied op. 54, Nanie op. 82, and Gesang der Parzen op. 89 for choir and orchestra by Johannes Brahms. Tickets are priced between 20 and 40 PLN.

when - 28th and 29th March
where - Warsaw Philharmonic, ul. Jasna 5
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Exhibition: Mary Kelly, Selected Works 1985-2007

American artist Mary Kelly addresses themes such as sexuality, identity, and historical memory in her works, which often take the form of narrative installations. A selection of her works will be shown from the end of March until the 8th of June at the Centre for Contemporary Art, which includes works from the 80s through her most recent works, including her newest work from 2005-2007, "Love Songs", presented at Kassel. The exhibition will be accompanied by a conference titled: On Fidelity: Art, Politics, Passion and Event.

when - 28th March until 8th June
where - Centre for Contemporary Art, Al. Ujazdowskie 6
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