Wrocław

Wrocław has had a turbulent past having been part of numerous states over the centuries; and it has some splendid buildings and landmarks as a result. Following the Second World War it became part of Poland again and it maintains a rich blend of culture and learning.

The University of Wrocław, just one of many higher education institutions in the city with a total student population of 135,000, has a distinguished alumni of Nobel laureates. The city officially twinned with Oxford in 2018.

Sławek Przerwa writes: ‘From the beginning, emotions were important in my journey as a photographer. It all started in a small jazz club where I used to go. While I was indulging in the music, looking at the artists on stage, it dawned on me that what they were doing was so authentic, sincere and strong that it would be good to capture it. So, I started taking the camera with me. Over a number of years, I have put together a large collection of photos of these unique moments - my ‘One Minute Jazz Portraits’ - which have been shown at jazz festivals in Wrocław and Lviv.

The world of jazz is dominated by men, but there have always been remarkable, passionate and talented women among them. They take us into their own worlds and tell their stories in a unique way.