UNVEILING THE HERITAGE: KRYSTYNA BEDNARCZYK

Press About the Project

The legacy of Krystyna Bednarczyk and her Poets' and Painters' Press continues to inspire researchers, literary enthusiasts, and artists alike. Our project, dedicated to unveiling her contributions to Polish and British cultural heritage, has garnered significant attention from academic circles and the press. Below, we highlight key publications and articles reflecting on Bednarczyk's remarkable impact.

Academic and Media Coverage

Scholarly Articles & Publications

• About Krystyna Bednarczyk and Her Poets' and Painters\' Press -- Contributions by Caryl Topolski, Magdalena Czajkowska, Aleksandra Dąbrowska, Mieczysława Wazacz, and Anna Frajlich. Featured in Pamiętnik Literacki (Vol. LXVI, December 2023, pp. 11-26), this collection of essays presents reflections from the International Symposium on Krystyna Bednarczyk, co-organised by the Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish Migration (ReCeLPM), the Union of Polish Writers Abroad (ZPPnO), University College London School of Slavonic and East European Studies (UCL SSEES), and the Polish University Abroad (PUNO).

• The Bednarczyk Duo and Their Poets' and Painters' Press. Hidden Between Covers -- Justyna Gorzkowicz explores the artistic and literary influence of the Bednarczyks in Sztuka Edycji. Studia Tekstologiczne i Edytorskie (2025, Vol. 26, Issue 2, pp. 63--75). [https://doi.org/10.12775/SE.2024.0025].

Press Features

• A separate page fully dedicated to information about the project, Pamiętnik Literacki (Vol. LXVI, December 2023, p. 276).

• Katarzyna Zechenter, Dla Krystyny Bednarczykowej, Tydzień Polski, London (22.12.2023) -- A tribute to Krystyna Bednarczyk. Available via ZPPnO's website: [https://www.zppno.org/aktualnosci/krystyna-bednarczyk-i-jej-oficyna/].

• Katarzyna Bzowska, Krystyna i Feliks, Tydzień Polski, London (17.05.2024) -- Exploring the life and work of Krystyna and Feliks Bednarczyk. Available at ZPPnO: [https://www.zppno.org/aktualnosci/sladami-bednarczykow-i-feliksa-topolskiego/].

• Unveiling the Heritage: Krystyna Bednarczyk (1923--2011) -- Project introduction, Polish Studies Newsletter. [https://www.biuletynpolonistyczny.pl/en/projects/unveiling-the-heritage-krystyna-bednarczyk-19232011-polish-poet-and-co-founder-of-poets-and-painters-press-in-london,1849/details].

Events

• Bednarczyk\'s Press & Feliks Topolski -- Guided Tour (UCL SSEES) -- Information about the event, an introduction and invitation to participate in a meeting exploring the artistic and literary scene under the Waterloo Arcades. [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/events/2024/may/bednarczyks-press-feliks-topolski-guided-tour].

• Małgorzata Witkowska, Krystyna Bednarczyk i jej Oficyna -- Informative overview of Bednarczyk's publishing house. Available at: [https://puno.ac.uk/krystyna-bednarczyk-i-jej-oficyna/].

• Krystyna Bednarczyk and Her Poets and Painters\' Press -- Information about the event, an introduction and invitation to participate in a symposium exploring the literary and artistic contributions of Krystyna and Czesław Bednarczyk, their publishing house, and their role in Polish émigré culture. Polish Studies Newsletter. [https://www.biuletynpolonistyczny.pl/en/events/krystyna-bednarczyk-and-her-poets-and-painters-press,2955/details].

• Waterloo Arcades. Guided Tour. Information about the event, an introduction and invitation to participate in a meeting. Polish Studies Newsletter. [https://biuletynpolonistyczny.pl/en/events/bednarczyks-press-and-feliks-topolski-artists-under-waterloo-arcades-guided-tour,3047/details].

• Justyna Gorzkowicz & Jarosław Solecki, We Built the AR Heritage App for \'Unveiling the Heritage of Krystyna Bednarczyk\' Project! -- A digital initiative to bring Bednarczyk's legacy to new audiences. [https://bluepointart.uk/ar-heritage-app/].

Event Materials Available for Download in PDF

• Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish Migration in London. (2023). Krystyna Bednarczyk Symposium -- Booklet. Zenodo. [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14941847].

• Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish Migration in London. (2024). Following the Footsteps of Krystyna Bednarczyk in London -- A Bilingual Heritage Map. Zenodo. [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14941790].

International Conferences

• Literatura w ruchu -- o działalności londyńskiego Związku Pisarzy Polskich -- Justyna Gorzkowicz discusses Polish literature's global impact at the conference Literatura polska w świecie. Światowe transfery literatury polskiej (19--20 November 2024, University of Silesia).

Stay Updated

For the latest updates on the project, upcoming events, and newly published research, visit our official page: https://www.zppno.org/project-bednarczyk/

Project videos available on Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ZPPnO].

ZPPnO YouTube Channel:

• A Cross-Generational, Bilingual Literary and Artistic Workshop: [https://youtu.be/xpumjnBHfjY?si=3KkabnKXCpwZf_7E].

• Symposium Highlights: [https://youtu.be/sbppdjV2_O0?si=u-GtxJhgG6FiiShr]