On January 4-5, 2018, a class IA3 trip to Poznań took place under the supervision of prof. Michał Kozień, prof. Beata Smutniak and prof. Iwona Ryż.
The trip to the charming capital of Wielkopolska allowed us to integrate, but also broaden our knowledge, mainly in the history of art and history.
Time was passing very intensely. Immediately after arriving at the place, we started a two-hour tour of the city with a guide who very quickly, entertainingly and succinctly led us through the history of the city, inseparable from the past and modern history of Poland.
We ended the tour with a visit to the Zamek Cultural Center at the exhibition devoted to the work and life of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, which was the main purpose of our trip. The exhibition is very popular, so we started looking at the works of Mexican painters with curiosity. Eventually, tired but satisfied, we returned to the hostel.
We spent the evening singing together, playing board games and drinking tea. Fun and integration.
The next day was devoted to discovering the history of the area. We visited the Poznań Gate, i.e.
a modern, interactive historical museum. It made a great impression on us all. On the way to the next point of the trip – the National Museum – we had the opportunity to visit the cathedral in Ostrów Tumski and once again feel the atmosphere of the city.
We liked the National Museum the most. We were delighted with the huge collections of Polish (and not only) art. We saw paintings from Andrzej Wróblewski, Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Jacek Malczewski, Stanisław Wyspiański, Olga Boznańska.
Unfortunately, two days passed quickly and we had to come back. Despite the unfavorable weather, we all left in good spirits, keeping fond memories for a long time.
Barbara Chmiel
