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OCZY WOJNY | Eyes of War: A Powerful Outdoor Exhibition Documenting the Conflict in Ukraine Through Polish Photojournalism

Powerful photojournalism by Polish correspondents documents the war in Ukraine, on display until March 16, 2025.

The 'OCZY WOJNY | wystawa plenerowa' (Eyes of War | outdoor exhibition) presents a powerful collection by Polish photojournalists. These images document the conflict in Ukraine, capturing military actions, refugee exodus, and daily life. It serves as a poignant testament to the ongoing human tragedy, making the war visible and relatable to a global audience.

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Exhibition summary

This outdoor exhibition, 'Eyes of War', showcases the work of Polish photographers and journalists documenting the war in Ukraine. Through impactful images, it aims to reawaken public awareness of the conflict's human tragedy and its broader global implications.

Curatorial context

The 'OCZY WOJNY | wystawa plenerowa' (Eyes of War | outdoor exhibition) presents a powerful collection of photographs by Polish photojournalists and war correspondents who have been documenting the conflict in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. These images capture not only the military actions and the exodus of refugees but also the daily life within the war zone, serving as a testament to the ongoing tragedy. The exhibition highlights the crucial role of Polish visual storytellers in making the war visible and relatable to a global audience, preventing it from becoming a distant or indifferent event. It also reflects on how the war is reshaping Poland. The selected, highly representative photographs are intended to stir the emotions of an increasingly desensitized public, serving as material evidence of the conflict. The exhibition includes 28 impactful photos by acclaimed Polish photographers, alongside personal accounts of war experiences from the photographers, presented by Magdalena Rigamonti.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is an outdoor event and is accessible. The vernissage is scheduled for February 23, 2025, at 14:00, and the exhibition runs until March 16, 2025. Details for further information can be found on the official website.

OCZY WOJNY | wystawa plenerowa key exhibition facts

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 23, 2025 – Mar 16, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring 28 photographs by prominent Polish photographers and journalists, including Wojciech Grzędziński and Marek Berezowski, who have won awards such as World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year. Personal war experiences are described by Magdalena Rigamonti.
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