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Theatre critic Mateusz Leon Rychlak reviews the performance "Game", directed by David Lorenc. 

Take a look at the photo report from the opening of the Culture Futura 2023 e-POLIS Biennale.

Theatre critic Mateusz Leon Rychlak reviews the performance "Game", directed by David Lorenc. 

Take a look at the photo report from the opening of the Culture Futura 2023 e-POLIS Biennale.

Medicine saves health, only do we value it? What kind of models does modern culture give us? Can the conflict in Ukraine be a space for innovative medical architecture solutions? 

There is a place where space-time collapses, the world of science draws you in, and sightseeing does not become boring for a moment. The Copernicus Science Center (CNK) has long tempted both young and old with its attractive offer, inviting them into its humble abode.

A medical revolution fueled by innovative start-ups is transforming the way we diagnose and treat, impacting the future of healthcare around the world. 

Sometimes, instead of a dozen new technologies, a single change in procedures is needed. But how to decide when simple (low-tech) and complex (high-tech) solutions are warranted?

Medicine saves health, only do we value it? What kind of models does modern culture give us? Can the conflict in Ukraine be a space for innovative medical architecture solutions? 

There is a place where space-time collapses, the world of science draws you in, and sightseeing does not become boring for a moment. The Copernicus Science Center (CNK) has long tempted both young and old with its attractive offer, inviting them into its humble abode.

A medical revolution fueled by innovative start-ups is transforming the way we diagnose and treat, impacting the future of healthcare around the world. 

Sometimes, instead of a dozen new technologies, a single change in procedures is needed. But how to decide when simple (low-tech) and complex (high-tech) solutions are warranted?

sound: Studio S21: Jacek Harędziński, Michał Gorczyca, VR collaboration

Photography, production: Tom C. Hall / illustrations: Zoe Roellin / music: Janal Bechthold / sound: Michael J.

sound: Studio S21: Jacek Harędziński, Michał Gorczyca, VR collaboration

Photography, production: Tom C. Hall / illustrations: Zoe Roellin / music: Janal Bechthold / sound: Michael J.

Dominika Feiglewicz [DF] talks to Arkadiusz Klej [AK] about the daily work of the Accessibility Coordinator at the Słowacki Theatre in Krakow.

Do we as a society feel the need to create an accessible culture? 

Have you ever wondered how the younger generation contributes to creating a culture accessible to all? Learn about the inspiring stories of young artists who, through their unique community projects, are changing culture to an open, barrier-free culture. 

Dominika Feiglewicz [DF] talks to Arkadiusz Klej [AK] about the daily work of the Accessibility Coordinator at the Słowacki Theatre in Krakow.

Do we as a society feel the need to create an accessible culture? 

Have you ever wondered how the younger generation contributes to creating a culture accessible to all? Learn about the inspiring stories of young artists who, through their unique community projects, are changing culture to an open, barrier-free culture. 

The 6 extraordinary strokes of the future - we can already use them in our cities.

Since 2009, Krakow's universities have been implementing the "New Space" project, where students from different fields jointly design their vision of the Krakow of the future. Every year there is a different guiding theme - and so it has been for 14 editions.

The issue of water in the city is getting more and more attention since the "High Water" series premiere. Has water management changed enough to prevent the repeat of events from Wrocław?

E-polis empowers citizens through data. By gathering information about the problems, one can respond to the citizens’ needs with unprecedented accuracy. Through this conversation with Anna Trawniska, we will see how this relates to health in the city

How can citizens establish the city of the future by developing musical culture in their city?

According to the UN’s research, 75% of people will live in cities till 2050. Are cities ready for so many inhabitants? How to build new cities, which would keep up with their citizens’ needs? 

The inauguration of preparations for the Kultura Futura Biennale took place on October 21, 2022, at the J. Słowacki Theatre in Cracow. The theme of the upcoming edition will be "e-POLIS" - reflections on the city of the future.

The 6 extraordinary strokes of the future - we can already use them in our cities.

Since 2009, Krakow's universities have been implementing the "New Space" project, where students from different fields jointly design their vision of the Krakow of the future. Every year there is a different guiding theme - and so it has been for 14 editions.

The issue of water in the city is getting more and more attention since the "High Water" series premiere. Has water management changed enough to prevent the repeat of events from Wrocław?

E-polis empowers citizens through data. By gathering information about the problems, one can respond to the citizens’ needs with unprecedented accuracy. Through this conversation with Anna Trawniska, we will see how this relates to health in the city

How can citizens establish the city of the future by developing musical culture in their city?

According to the UN’s research, 75% of people will live in cities till 2050. Are cities ready for so many inhabitants? How to build new cities, which would keep up with their citizens’ needs? 

The inauguration of preparations for the Kultura Futura Biennale took place on October 21, 2022, at the J. Słowacki Theatre in Cracow. The theme of the upcoming edition will be "e-POLIS" - reflections on the city of the future.

What's new in the world of education? Are we ripe for a revolution in school systems? What are we already talking about openly? What tools are we using for learning? 

How do you ensure an actor's safety on set or in the theatre when performing intimate scenes? Is the system of educating young students changing after reports of abuse in drama schools? What does the process look like? What should we know about working on intimate scenes? In a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP], actress and author of Intimacy in the Acting Profession, Adrianna Malecka [AM], answers these and other questions.

What's new in the world of education? Are we ripe for a revolution in school systems? What are we already talking about openly? What tools are we using for learning? 

How do you ensure an actor's safety on set or in the theatre when performing intimate scenes? Is the system of educating young students changing after reports of abuse in drama schools? What does the process look like? What should we know about working on intimate scenes? In a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP], actress and author of Intimacy in the Acting Profession, Adrianna Malecka [AM], answers these and other questions.

What would the world look like if we could listen to nature? How would we develop the ways civilisation has already discovered? We invite you to read a conversation between Maria Haberna [MH], a designer using Biomimicry, and Arkadiusz Klej [AK].

We gladly inform you that each society that cares for culture can count on its support. It has a right to demand so.

The Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Cracow announces the call for applications for the main competition of the Biennale Kultura Futura 2023. The competition's theme is the idea of "e-POLIS - the city of the future".

In a world full of global challenges, culture is often at the bottom of the list of priorities. However, a country regarding culture as too expensive quickly finds out how much its lack can cost.

What would the world look like if we could listen to nature? How would we develop the ways civilisation has already discovered? We invite you to read a conversation between Maria Haberna [MH], a designer using Biomimicry, and Arkadiusz Klej [AK].

We gladly inform you that each society that cares for culture can count on its support. It has a right to demand so.

The Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Cracow announces the call for applications for the main competition of the Biennale Kultura Futura 2023. The competition's theme is the idea of "e-POLIS - the city of the future".

In a world full of global challenges, culture is often at the bottom of the list of priorities. However, a country regarding culture as too expensive quickly finds out how much its lack can cost.

What's squeaking in the theatre? In the age of Netflix, does the future of the stage hang in the balance? Can we afford to be avant-garde in the arts? Is there room for new technologies in theatre?

The interactivity of digital art installations creates new spaces of expression. Once carbon on the wall - now code on a microprocessor controlling mechanisms.

What is it like to create an offshoot project, based on proprietary software? Is there space for it in Poland? These and other questions are answered in a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP] by Cloud Theater director and founder Teo Dumski Chomiak [TD]. 

One of the main partners in the "Culture Futura" project is Carte Blanche, the Norwegian national contemporary dance company. Often referred to as a forerunner in dance innovation, presentation and development. Dawid Lorenc [DL] talks about the future of dance theatre, Carte Blanche's unique repertoire and the ongoing changes in culture using technology in a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP]. 

What's squeaking in the theatre? In the age of Netflix, does the future of the stage hang in the balance? Can we afford to be avant-garde in the arts? Is there room for new technologies in theatre?

The interactivity of digital art installations creates new spaces of expression. Once carbon on the wall - now code on a microprocessor controlling mechanisms.

What is it like to create an offshoot project, based on proprietary software? Is there space for it in Poland? These and other questions are answered in a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP] by Cloud Theater director and founder Teo Dumski Chomiak [TD]. 

One of the main partners in the "Culture Futura" project is Carte Blanche, the Norwegian national contemporary dance company. Often referred to as a forerunner in dance innovation, presentation and development. Dawid Lorenc [DL] talks about the future of dance theatre, Carte Blanche's unique repertoire and the ongoing changes in culture using technology in a conversation with Natalia Podyma [NP]. 

Providing effective and efficient aid to Ukraine is one of the greatest challenges Europe currently faces. However, can one talk about effective reconstruction in the face of war?

For over a year, the future of Europe and the world has been decided east of Poland. Is war a daily reality for us after a year since the beginning of these events?

Successive disasters show that the stability and security of the modern world is a colossus on clay legs. Is the war in Ukraine another incarnation of the climate crisis?

W Małopolskim Ogrodzie sztuki trwa właśnie wystawa podsumowująca współprace ponad 20 organizacji, które działały na rzecz społeczności ukraińskiej.

Providing effective and efficient aid to Ukraine is one of the greatest challenges Europe currently faces. However, can one talk about effective reconstruction in the face of war?

For over a year, the future of Europe and the world has been decided east of Poland. Is war a daily reality for us after a year since the beginning of these events?

Successive disasters show that the stability and security of the modern world is a colossus on clay legs. Is the war in Ukraine another incarnation of the climate crisis?

W Małopolskim Ogrodzie sztuki trwa właśnie wystawa podsumowująca współprace ponad 20 organizacji, które działały na rzecz społeczności ukraińskiej.

A contact lens with a micro-screen, or perhaps a shadow theater animated by an actor's hands? Once on the walls of caves, today on phone screens.

Marriage proposals often come in all shapes and sizes. However, this one truly stands out as it ventures into uncharted territories – a proposal crafted within a VR game. Conceived and developed by a 3D artist who wished to surprise his fiancée, this remarkable tale redefines what's possible when love, creativity, and technology intertwine.

A contact lens with a micro-screen, or perhaps a shadow theater animated by an actor's hands? Once on the walls of caves, today on phone screens.

Marriage proposals often come in all shapes and sizes. However, this one truly stands out as it ventures into uncharted territories – a proposal crafted within a VR game. Conceived and developed by a 3D artist who wished to surprise his fiancée, this remarkable tale redefines what's possible when love, creativity, and technology intertwine.