Is it possible to be a native of Warsaw and yet have a deep fondness for Kraków? And why did Kraków play such a pivotal role in the life of Adam Michnik? There are people who cannot be contained within the confines of a single biography. There are also friendships that cannot be explained without delving into history, politics, literature – and a few sleepless nights. And when you add Kraków to the mix, things get truly fascinating! We will talk about a man who, for decades, helped shape Polish history – a figure who inspired both admiration and opposition, provoked deep thought, and was never one to choose silence for the sake of a quiet life. But we will also talk about Kraków – a city of extraordinary friendships, grand debates, intellectual rebels, and people who viewed conversation as one of life’s greatest adventures.
Participants include:
Adam Michnik – historian, publicist, a key figure in the democratic opposition during the Polish People’s Republic (PRL), and co-founder and long-time editor-in-chief of “Gazeta Wyborcza”.
Jarosław Kurski – author of the book-length interview with Michnik, “Adam, son of Ozjasz” (published by Agora).
Rafał Woźnowski – author of the book “Adam Michnik: Politician or Moralist-Thinker?” (published by Universitas).
The event will be moderated by:
Witold Bereś – writer, journalist, and editor-in-chief of “Kraków i Świat” (“Kraków and the World”).
Krzysztof Burnetko – journalist, publicist, and author of books and interviews concerning the recent history of Poland.
Katarzyna Wójcik – a participant in the meeting, who helps weave the narrative regarding the honoree’s connections to Kraków.
The meeting will be warmed by the music of Adam Niedzielin, with vocal contributions from Magda Brudzińska. The evening will be moderated by Paulina Filipiec (“Kraków i Świat”).
In Polish. Free admission.
Invitations or free tickets required.
