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We share knowledge because we believe in the unlimited potential within each of us.

Przekrój (read: P-sheh-crooy) means “cross-section” in Polish and this word precisely describes what you will find here. We are interested in everything that makes us human and we like to publish articles about anthropology, psychology, and spirituality. When we write about the world (and the universe), we ask various thinkers, philosophers, and scientists working in the fields of social sciences, ecology, physics, astronomy, and history.

Visiting Soul+Body, you will find content on health, spiritual growth, and well-being in general. We are convinced that the body does largely influence our thoughts and emotions, and—the other way around—what we feel and how we perceive the world determines our physical health. Yoga is a very important topic to us, as we believe that it helps us to fully understand ourselves and take care of our well-being. We also write about conscious breathing, the power of touch, and the healing influence of kindness.

The section World+People shows how extraordinary the world we live in is, as well as how many beautiful and inspiring people may be found within it. We look at the stars and gaze into the insides of the human body. We discuss the discoveries that turn old beliefs upside down, and present many open-minded scientists who try to expand the borders of knowledge. We write about nature and the future cities. We are keen observers of everything that matters.

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In the world of rapid news, it can be tough to choose what is truly important and universal. Every day, the editorial staff of Przekrój will do that for you—our main interest covers four carefully selected themes each day. Immerse yourself in articles that will give you a lifelong understanding about your world and universe—a more long-lasting knowledge than day-to-day news.

And since we are talking about time already—whenever you feel lost in it, our calendar card guides you back on track! Click on it to expand it, and then click once again to check what’s on the other side! Every day, find a little piece of inspiration, humor, and art, which gives you a tiny break. And if you feel like even more humor, check Humor+Variety; more art—go to Art+Stories or AudioVisual (make sure you don’t miss our Photo section!). We believe that sometimes, one illustration or a photo is worth a thousand words—and those are exactly the kind of “worthy” pictures we select for you.

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We hope you will find something interesting to you on our website. But we are certain of one thing you won’t find here: any ads. The publisher of Przekroj.org is a non-profit foundation, started in 2013 by Tomek Niewiadomski.

“We want to support our readers in their ever-changing lives and accompany them in fostering a steadily growing, fuller, more conscious relationship with themselves and the world. In our fast-paced world, we help you pause for breath, feel your own rhythm, and continue on your way with attention and sensitivity to yourself and others”—that’s what our mission says. The full version is available on our Foundation’s website.

We write about things that makes us think, grow spiritually, and broaden our horizons. We hope that our content similarly inspires you, as it inspires us. Have a nice read!

 

 

 

 

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Sad Tropics

Wilhem Sasnal
In his recent, timely show Sad Tropics at Anton Kern, renowned Polish painter Wilhelm Sanal turns his cinematic gaze on his sojourn in Los Angeles. Named after Claude Lévi-Strauss’ anthropological travelogue Triste Tropique, it is a commentary on the contradictory nature of urban life in a natural paradise. From his bicycle vantage point, Sasnal has a unique perspective on the city—that of a temporary resident with the fresh eyes of a visitor. 
 
LA has always been a place for dreamers and misfits, which is fitting for an artist such as Sasnal. Amid the sprawl of freeways and strip malls characteristic of the American landscape, he finds the beauty in the banality. In his trademark reductive style, Sasnal paints trivial, everyday life—the scenes of contemporary reality. We see his daughter glued to her cellphone in spite of a beautiful sunset. Motion sensors, trash cans, and ocean rocks are all treated with his distinctive style of simple silhouettes and pared down, yet saturated tones. Bushes are rendered in his signature fluid brushstrokes. Paintings of signs feel like Xerox copies. Using his masterful technique, Sasnal paints not only the visible world of Los Angeles, but the psychological landscape of our time—one marked by uncertainty, contradiction, and an ever-shifting sense of place. 
 
Alongside his exhibition, his new feature film The Assistant will premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Made with his wife Anka Sasnal, it is an adaptation of the 1907 eponymous novel by Swiss writer Robert Walser. The story follows a man who takes a job as an assistant to an eccentric engineer inventor, and finds himself in a myriad of ever-changing roles. Despite his prolific nature, the engineer only manages to produce a series of bizarre and impractical inventions that drive him further into debt rather than bringing the fortune he desires. Though written in the early twentieth century, its themes of servitude, ambition, and connection resonate deeply with our current landscape, much like a Wilhelm Sasnal painting.
 
‘Sad Tropics’ runs through March 6, 2025 at Anton Kern Gallery in New York.
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