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"Niepokorne 1976–1989": Women's Enduring Role in the Polish Opposition Movement in Warsaw

This exhibition highlights selected female opposition figures through powerful photographs, documents, and portraits from a pivotal historical period.

The outdoor exhibition "Niepokorne 1976–1989" delves into the crucial participation of women in Poland's opposition movement during the PRL era. Curated by Anna Czerwińska and Agnieszka Grzybek, it features evocative photographs, key documents, and insightful portraits. Explore their diverse contributions across significant historical events, from independent press creation to martial law resistance in Warsaw.

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Exhibition summary

The outdoor exhibition 'Niepokorne 1976–1989' returns, focusing on the role and participation of women in the opposition movement during the PRL era. It features photographs, documents, and portraits illustrating their activities across various stages of their involvement.

Curatorial context

The outdoor exhibition 'Niepokorne 1976–1989' is on display from August 29 to September 19, 2020, at skwer ks. Jana Twardowskiego in Warsaw. The exhibition tells the story of women's roles and participation in the opposition movement during the period of the People's Republic of Poland. Through photographs, documents, and portraits, it showcases selected female opposition figures representing different phases of their activism, including their involvement with KOR, August strikes, the creation of independent press, underground organization, and the martial law period. The exhibition's curators emphasize the indispensable nature of women's contributions, stating that 'Without women, there would be no opposition. They were organizers, editors, distributors, liaisons, ensured the safety of those in hiding, worked in underground printing houses, and went on strike. Without them, the former system would not have fallen.'

Admission and ticket notes

This is an outdoor exhibition, and no specific ticketing information is provided on the page. Visitors can view the exhibition at its location on the square.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Aug 29, 2020 – Sep 19, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Anna Czerwińska and Agnieszka Grzybek. Graphic design by Studio UL (Karolina Sosnowska and Ewa Engler-Herer). Project coordinator: Julia Libera. Exhibition production: Anna Adamczyk.
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