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Discover "Hit Of The 20th Anniversary": Exploring Warsaw's 20th Century History Through Visual Stories

Renowned Warsaw historians guide visitors through unique urban life narratives, including Elliott Erwitt's retrospective.

"Hit Of The 20th Anniversary. Stories For The DSH Anniversary" showcases compelling visual evidence illustrating recent decades of Warsaw's history. Explore diverse portrayals of the city and its residents from the 20th century. Curators and notable Warsaw historians offer guided insights, complemented by a special retrospective of Elliott Erwitt's photographic work, celebrating DSH's 20th birthday.

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This exhibition presents visual testimonies that particularly suggest the history of recent decades, focusing on unique depictions of Warsaw and its residents throughout the 20th century. Curators and renowned Warsaw historians will guide visitors through these historical perspectives.

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The exhibition 'Hit Of The 20th Anniversary. Stories For The DSH Anniversary' aims to re-present visual evidence that powerfully illustrates the history of recent decades. The common thread binding these works is the diverse and often unique portrayal of Warsaw and its inhabitants during the 20th century. Visitors will be guided through these historical insights by the curators of DSH's projects, who are also known Warsaw historians. Additionally, the exhibition contextually includes the retrospective of Elliott Erwitt's work, presented at Karowa, as a special gift to the audience on the occasion of DSH's 20th birthday.

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Curators of DSH projects and renowned Warsaw historians; also features a retrospective of Elliott Erwitt's work.
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