Translation and transcreation services from English and Portuguese to Polish

Translating for the art world requires selecting the right language register and taking into account the function of the text and the needs and expectations of the end user of the text. After all, an art buyer in an auction will expect a different style than a casual visitor to an art gallery. Similarly, the language in a caption card or label under a painting will be different from the language in a press release promoting a new exhibition. As a qualified translator and trained art historian I understand these different needs and will adapt the translation accordingly without losing the spirit and flair of the original text.

Visitors are the heartbeat of any museum, art gallery and heritage site – you want to attract and engage them, making sure your collections are accessible to them. Providing your visitors with promotional material in their native language will enrich their experience and help make your collections more accessible and engaging. Whether you want to bring a painting to life, promote an exhibition or evoke an emotion, I will translate your message into Polish in a way that makes sure it is coherent and accessible to your chosen visitor profile and suitable for the given purpose.

Translating words that are to be spoken – whether they are for an audio guide, advert, video or other medium – requires specific skills and an awareness of the constraints and challenges of this very specific type of translation, including the length, pronunciation, clarity, style and the connection between the spoken word and images and/or objects they describe. I will ensure that the Polish translation of your audio guide script is appropriately adapted, paying special attention to the flow, clarity and length of sentences and the particular needs to the listener if you are planning to prepare a version for young museum visitors.

Translating fashion requires a unique combination of creative and technical translation skills: one day the translator may be working on persuasive marketing copy or press release about a new collection, which require creativity, literary flair and familiarity with actual trends, collaborations and other events in the world of fashion and culture, but the next he or she may in turn be translating repetitive and highly technical product descriptions, requiring excellent attention to detail, thoroughness and good research skills. Since fashion is first and foremost a visual (and sensory) medium, it's important that the translator, apart from the usual linguistic flair and skill, has that visual sensitivity, too. I will tailor your Polish text to suit your chosen target audience and make sure your promotional copy is fresh, attractive and persuasive, simulating the desire to buy. And don’t worry about that technical terminology – I have that covered, too!