Flying Over Warsaw: Zbyszek Siemaszko's Aerial Photographs of the 60s and 70s

This outdoor exhibition at the History Meeting House (DSH) celebrates Zbyszek Siemaszko's centenary with unique aerial photographs of Warsaw taken in the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition showcases the city's transformation through Siemaszko's distinctive lens, offering a rare perspective on Warsaw's past.

The exhibition "Flying over Warsaw. Photographs by Zbyszek Siemaszko from the 60s and 70s" is a special outdoor display at the History Meeting House (DSH) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the photographer's birth. It presents unique aerial images of Warsaw captured between 1965 and 1975, originally created in collaboration with the National Centre for Research and Documentation of Historic Monuments. These striking photographs, some of which were featured in albums like "Poland from a Bird's Eye View" and "Warsaw from a Bird's Eye View," as well as in "Stolica" weekly, offer a rare and captivating perspective on the city's development during that era. Zbyszko Siemaszko (1925–2015) was a pioneering photographer known for his adventurous spirit, often capturing Warsaw from sport planes and helicopters. He utilized various aircraft and cameras, meticulously documenting the city's reconstruction and evolution for decades. His extensive work also includes documenting the Polish landscape from above and significant contributions to photographic documentation during and after WWII. The exhibition highlights his dedication to preserving Warsaw's visual history through his exceptional aerial photography, made possible through his adventurous spirit and technical skill.

This is an outdoor exhibition. Visitors can view the exhibition from August 11 to August 31, 2025, on the square of Father Jan Twardowski, along the alley from Krakowskie Przedmieście street. Specific ticketing or admission details are not provided on this page, but it is presented as an accessible outdoor display.