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"KOR. Siła w jedności": Celebrating 50 Years of Solidarity at History Meeting House

Discover the enduring values of nonconformism and democratic opposition through KOR's impactful historical struggle.

The History Meeting House presents "KOR. Siła w jedności", commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Committee for the Defense of Workers. This exhibition explores the enduring values of freedom, solidarity, and nonconformism that defined KOR's activism against the communist system. Featuring archival photographs and participant accounts, it offers insights into Poland's democratic opposition history.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, 'KOR. Siła w jedności' (KOR. Strength in Unity), commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Committee for the Defense of Workers (KOR). It explores the universal values of freedom, solidarity, and nonconformism embodied by KOR's activism.

Curatorial context

As part of the 50th anniversary of the Committee for the Defense of Workers (KOR), the History Meeting House (DSH) presents 'KOR. Siła w jedności' (KOR. Strength in Unity). This program celebrates the committee's historical significance and the enduring values of freedom, solidarity, and nonconformism. The commemoration includes outdoor exhibitions such as 'Niepokorne 1976–1989' (June 1–21, 2026), focusing on women in the democratic opposition, and 'KOR. Siła w jedności' (September 23–October 14, 2026), detailing the workers' protests of June 1976 and KOR's activities until its dissolution. The program also features city walks tracing the history of worker protests and democratic opposition, meetings with former dissidents, and film screenings. These events are complemented by the 'Dudek o KOR' multimedia series, recounting the origins and activities of KOR. The exhibition 'KOR. Siła w jedności' itself, curated by Zbigniew Gluza with co-authorship from Ośrodek Karta, is an outdoor display rich with archival photographs, participant accounts, and biographical information on KOR members. It specifically marks the 50th anniversary of KOR's formation on September 23, 1976. The broader DSH program aims to highlight source materials from the Oral History Archive, underscoring KOR's crucial role in the fight against the communist system and its success as an opposition movement within the Soviet bloc.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 23, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition 'Niepokorne 1976–1989' was curated by Anna Czerwińska and Agnieszka Grzybek. The exhibition 'KOR. Siła w jedności' was curated by Zbigniew Gluza, with co-authorship from Ośrodek Karta.
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