He was one of the most prominent representatives of the Polish Poster School, very talented, multi-dimensional artist, who created covers of records, calendars, books, magazines, film trailers, furniture, theatre costumes, films and photographs. He passed away prematurely at the age of 44, but his works continue to captivate the audience. Today the solo show of Wojciech Zamecznik opens at Zachęta National Gallery. (more…)

Once upon a time there were two girls – Elise and Anna. They met, they fell in love, they moved in together and they engaged. They were so wrapped up in their jobs that they did not see each other often, therefore they decided to set up a business together. This is how their restaurant was born and one year later a Michelin star appeared. (more…)

Let the carnival begin! We bring you several recipes for amazing authorial drinks made by Warsaw ‘Między Ustami’ drink bar. We are starting with romantic and super-tasty ‘Never Hide’. This is a surprising and refreshing interpretation of classic, well-known drink Cosmopolitan. Excellent to try on the winter evenings. We drink and then we go dance Lindy Hop. Have fun! (more…)

Go on a several kilometre mountain hike, jump over a stream, stop for a while to take a breath and observe a white-tailed eagle flying in circles above your head. Just for a moment, because at the end of the trip set tables, bonfire and musicians are awaiting. (more…)

For all those who cannot afford a winter escape into the sun, Mickey Rotten prepared a culinary mini vacation. Let the sunshine stream into your mouth straight from the plate. (more…)

We are absolutely in love with Sarah K. Benning embroideries. This American artist has recently moved from New York to the Spanish Island of Menorca, and it was there, as she says, that her own collection of potted plants, the waves and colours of the ocean inspired her intricate works. (more…)

The creative process described below took one year. It started with a casual conversation, it was filled with hard work and searching for common language, a language spoken at the table. The people sitting at this table are owners and designers from Kristoff Porcelain, Manufacture in Bolesławiec, Julia Glassware and Katarzyna Świętek - mastermind and coordinator of the project ‘The Polish Table’. The effects of their joint work are on display from January 23 at the State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw. (more…)

To have less, to cut down, to separate the important, the beautiful, the permanent and the needful from what clutters our lives - our columnist have come to the same conclusions in our Christmas issue. The end of the year is a good moment for clearouts. We wish you magical Christmas, smelling like forest and full of delicacies and New Year with friends, reflection and good choices made.

The project was developed in cooperation with Olga Milczyńska, a tutor at the School of Form, her students: Irina Grishina, Tosia Kilis, Magda Mojsiejuk; and The Potter Center in Medynia Głogowska. (more…)

‘Still Hungry’ is a culinary travel agency that has just opened in Wrocław. This independent initiative, set up by three friends living in Wrocław, breaks the scheme of typical touristic escapades. Apart from visits to restaurants, cafes and pubs, they show the visitors the gastronomy from the cultural perspective. (more…)

Finally, it is cold so Mickey Rotten takes us on a quick journey to the Middle East. We hope that the exotic flavours from that region will warm you up. The universal pearl barley absorbs olive oil sauce enhanced by cinnamon and the fried cauliflower stays in subtle contrast with the freshness of pomegranate fruit. (more…)

Now you can order all the past, available issues of Usta magazine in one Christmas package in a special gift wrap (smaller version with 4 selected issues is also available). Hurry up so that they reach you on time, order now. There is a special stamp on the package where you can put the name of the gift recipient. (more…)