Julia Fiedorczuk and Alexandra Grant in Conversation in Berlin
Polish Institute hosts dialogue on literature, image, and artistic collaboration
May 27th, 2026
The Polish Institute Berlin will present The House of Orion: Julia Fiedorczuk and Alexandra Grant in Conversation on 9 June 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The event brings together Polish poet and writer Julia Fiedorczuk and American artist Alexandra Grant for a public discussion centered on collaboration across literature and visual art.
The conversation will focus on Fiedorczuk’s The House of Orion and on Grant’s visual interpretation of selected passages from the work. Their collaboration highlights the relationship between text and image, showing how literary language can be extended through artistic response. For Berlin audiences, the event offers a chance to engage with a creative dialogue that moves beyond national boundaries.
Both artists are known for practices that combine reflection, memory, and experimentation. Their discussion places Polish writing within a wider international context, where literature becomes part of a broader exchange about form and meaning. In this way, the event connects contemporary Polish literature with global artistic networks.
The programme also reflects the Polish Institute Berlin’s role in cultural diplomacy. By bringing a Polish author and an internationally recognised artist together in Germany, the institution strengthens Polish-German cultural relations and supports the international visibility of Polish creative work. Such initiatives help build long-term partnerships and encourage sustained dialogue across Europe.
More broadly, the conversation shows how collaboration between writers and visual artists can create new ways of reading and understanding cultural work. By linking Polish and international perspectives, the event underscores the value of cultural institutions in promoting exchange, dialogue, and shared artistic space.
