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Discover Warsaw Through the Lens of Zbyszko Siemaszko: A DSH ON TOUR Photography Exhibition

Journey back to 1950s and 1960s Warsaw with captivating documentary photography.

This special 'DSH ON TOUR' presentation showcases a compelling selection of Zbyszko Siemaszko's photographs. His work offers a unique perspective on Warsaw's urban landscape during the dynamic 1950s and 1960s, documenting the city's reconstruction and daily life. The exhibition is hosted at the Public Library in Warsaw's Praga-Południe district.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, part of the "DSH ON TOUR" program, showcases photographs of Warsaw from the 1950s and 1960s by Zbyszko Siemaszko. Selected works from the main exhibition "Zbyszko Siemaszko. Fotograf Warszawy" are displayed at the Public Library in Warsaw's Praga-Południe district.

Curatorial context

The "DSH ON TOUR" initiative presents a selection of photographs from the exhibition "Zbyszko Siemaszko. Fotograf Warszawy." This display focuses on the impressive artistic output of Zbyszko Siemaszko, offering a glimpse into Warsaw as captured by his camera during the pivotal decades of the 1950s and 1960s. The exhibition is hosted at the Public Library of the Zygmunt Jan Rummel District of Praga-Południe in Warsaw. Zbyszko Siemaszko, born in 1925, followed in the footsteps of his father, Leonard Siemaszko, a renowned photographer. His career was deeply intertwined with Warsaw, where he documented the city's reconstruction for various institutions, including the State Enterprise for Monumental Architecture Conservation. He also served as a photojournalist for publications like "Stolica" and "Perspektywy," contributing significantly to the visual record of post-war Poland. His extensive body of work, comprising thousands of digitized photographs, is preserved in national archives, with new images continually being made available.

DSH ON TOUR | „Zbyszko Siemaszko. Fotograf Warszawy” key exhibition facts

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History Meeting House
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
Apr 20, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring photographs by Zbyszko Siemaszko, whose work documented Warsaw extensively during the 1950s and 1960s. He was influenced by his father, Leonard Siemaszko, and architectural photographer Edmund Kupiecki.
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