Przygldamy

Przygldamy is a contemporary cultural term describing a practice of careful observation and curiosity in everyday life. It emphasizes slow looking, noticing small details, and documenting experiences through writing, photography, or sketching. The concept is often linked to urban exploration and mindful living but is not bound to any single organization.

The word appears to derive from Polish przyglądać, meaning to look at or to watch, with a playful alteration that yields a noun-verb label. It emerged in online communities in the 2010s and spread through blogs, zines, and social media. In use, it denotes an attitude or method rather than a fixed doctrine.

Typical activities include self-guided or group walks, observation prompts, and projects focused on overlooked aspects of streets, parks, interiors, or everyday objects. Practitioners often keep journals, photograph scenes, or make quick sketches to build a record of noticing. Ethical guidelines emphasize consent, privacy, and respect for people and property.

In education and urban culture, Przygldamy has been adopted to teach observational skills, critical thinking, and a more empathetic engagement with public spaces. It has inspired collaborations between artists, educators, and planners, while attracting criticisms that it can be performative or invade privacy if misapplied.

Notable forms include Przygldamy Day, a community event encouraging collective noticing, and Przygldamy Zines, small publications of field notes. The term remains informal and its usage varies by region.