My Home. Civilians in the Face of War: A Poignant Photo Exhibition Exploring Global Conflicts

This outdoor exhibition juxtaposes archival photographs from WWII-era Poland with contemporary images from Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Ukraine, highlighting the enduring civilian experience of war. It focuses on people's resilience and attempts to maintain daily life amidst conflict, with war itself largely kept outside the frame.

The exhibition "My Home. Civilians in the Face of War: Poland, Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon" presents 23 photographs that draw parallels between the civilian experience of war across different times and regions. It pairs historical images from Poland during World War II with modern photographs taken in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Ukraine between 2019 and 2022. The contemporary photos are by Agata Grzybowska, who collaborates with PAH, while historical images are sourced from the Central Photographic Agency (now PAP) and collections of war correspondents Julien Bryan and John Vachon. The exhibition's curatorial intent, as stated by Alicja Ryś (PAH), is to confront the viewer with the persistent suffering caused by wars and to refuse any romanticization or normalization of conflict. The images focus on the attempts of people to live their daily lives—managing households, raising children, and playing—in countries affected by war or in refugee camps, deliberately keeping the direct violence and fear out of the frame to emphasize the state of waiting and imposed temporariness.

The exhibition is an outdoor display and appears to be freely accessible. Information regarding ticketing policies for the venue or other exhibitions is not directly provided for this specific outdoor installation, but the page suggests general opening hours for the venue (History Meeting House). Visitors are encouraged to refer to the official website for any specific access details not covered here.