Episode 56 features a conversation with Katarzyna Kozyra, one of Poland’s most acclaimed conceptual artists, and Iga Maria Szczepańska, the director of the Katarzyna Kozyra Foundation. Established in 2012 by Kozyra, the Foundation’s mission is to support women artists and cultural workers from Central and Eastern Europe. By amplifying their voices, the Foundation strives to increase the visibility of those often underrepresented through exhibitions, publications, and various public events.
A key initiative of the foundation is the Secondary Archive, a project that plays an essential role in archiving the works of artists from Central and Eastern Europe through a gender-focused lens. Covering the period from post-World War II to the present, the archive highlights the contributions of female artists from Visegrad countries, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans. It is continually growing and expanding its networks.
Beyond discussing the Foundation’s mission and day-to-day work, the episode also adds a personal touch with Iga Maria Szczepańska sharing her favourite home food: meatballs in dill sauce and a Thai-inspired dish of roti with banana, condensed milk, and egg, which she discovered during her travels. This standard question asked at the end of each episode, adds a certain warmth to the conversation by reminding listeners that behind these significant cultural endeavours are individuals with personal stories and tastes.
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