Publications online

Stereotypes an Nations

Papers given during an international conference under the same title, organised in June 1993. It presents, in a comprehensive and unconventional way, the issues of national stereotypes: how they are formed and how they function in popular consciousness and in art, and what threats they pose. The authors include C. Miłosz, S. Barańczak, T. Venclova, K. Zanussi, T. Jastrun, K. Dedecius, S. Frenkiel, L. Baier, R. Scruton, F. Alting von Geusau, J. Błoński, U. Altermatt, and R. S. Amossy. polish version

International Cultural Centre. Beginning

The International Cultural Centre is the fruit of the extraordinary atmosphere of the political breakthrough of 1989-1990 in Poland and Europe. The official inauguration of the ICC's activities took place on May 29, 1991 at Wawel, on the second day of the Symposium of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which was held in Krakow at the turn of May and June. And although this day should be considered the beginning of the new institution, its history and the game for its shape had already started over a year earlier. Prof. Jacek Purchla presents the period of incubation and formation of an experimental institution in this historic time.

Heritage and Transformation

The subject of historical heritage, confronted with the changes that took place after 1989, is part of a broader discussion of the relationship between culture and economy, and culture and politics. Not stopping at the diagnosis, the author proposes a number of activities necessary for effective and modern management of the heritage potential.

Theater and its architect// Das Theater und sein Architekt

Theater of Juliusz Słowacki is a symbol of the unique role of Krakow in the life of the Polish nation, and at the same time one of the most interesting works of Polish architecture at the end of the 19th century. The author explains its architectural shape in the context of the life and work of Jan Zawiejski, and tries to define the place of the building in the history of Polish and European architecture theater of the 19th century Polish-German version.

EUROPEAN CULTURAL MONTH in Cracow June 1992

Illustrated (190 photographs) documentation of organizational and substantive preparations, principles of financing, course and reception of the European Culture Month, accompanied by interesting archival materials, showing the scale of this extraordinary undertaking, which was this festival of European culture.

Kraków i Lwów w cywilizacji europejskiej

Kraków i Lwów w cywilizacji europejskiej , Jacek Purchla (red. nauk.), Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2005.

50/20 Szkice i eseje na dwudziestolecie Międzynarodowego Centrum Kultury

50/20 Szkice i eseje na dwudziestolecie Międzynarodowego Centrum Kultury , koncepcja i opieka merytoryczna Jacek Purchla, Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2011.

Przywracanie pamięci. Rewitalizacja zabytkowych dzielnic żydowskich w miastach Europy Środkowej

Przywracanie pamięci. Rewitalizacja zabytkowych dzielnic żydowskich w miastach Europy Środkowej , Monika A. Murzyn-Kupisz, Jacek Purchla (red.), Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2008.

Dziedzictwo kresów - nasze wspólne dziedzictwo

Zarządzanie miejscami wpisanymi na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO w Polsce i w Norwegii

Zarządzanie miejscami wpisanymi na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO w Polsce i w Norwegii , Jacek Purchla (red. nauk.), Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2011.

The First Heritage Forum of Central Europe

The First Heritage Forum of Central Europe , Jacek Purchla (red. nauk), Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2012.

Protecting and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage

Protecting and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage , Jacek Purchla (red. nauk.), Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, Kraków: 2011.