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Discover The First Constitution for Europe Exhibition: Wojciech Jastrzębowski's Vision in Warsaw History

Commemorating 190 years of a radical proposal for a united European republic and its historical significance.

Delve into the outdoor exhibition in Warsaw, celebrating the 190th anniversary of Wojciech Jastrzębowski's 'The First Constitution for Europe'. This display explores his visionary 1831 project advocating for a unified European republic with common legislation and governance. Learn about Jastrzębowski's life and the historical context that shaped his profound ideas on European integration and constitutionalism.

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Exhibition summary

This outdoor exhibition commemorates the 190th anniversary of 'The First Constitution for Europe,' a visionary project published in 1831 by Wojciech Jastrzębowski. It explores Jastrzębowski's radical proposal for a united European republic with unified legislation and common governing bodies, contextualizing it within his life and the historical period.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "The First Constitution for Europe — on the 190th anniversary of its proclamation. Warsaw, 1831–2021" highlights a significant but often overlooked historical document that proposed a unified Europe. Published in 1831 by Wojciech Jastrzębowski, a participant in the November Uprising, this 'Constitution for Europe' advocated for the permanent abolition of geographical borders and the establishment of a single European republic with unified legislation and governance. Jastrzębowski's ideas, rooted in his experiences and reflections on the futility of war, also emphasized respect for individual rights and national distinctiveness within a democratic European framework, with a proposed European Congress to resolve disputes. The exhibition details Jastrzębowski's life, his role as an artilleryman in the November Uprising, and his subsequent philosophical and political writings. It presents key sentences from the 'Constitution for Europe' and its historical context, noting how Jastrzębowski's contemporary ideas, despite being suppressed by Tsarist authorities after the uprising, resonate with modern European Union treaties and legal acts. The display, featuring eleven panels with Jastrzębowski's biography, significant and current excerpts from his declaration, and historical context, serves as a reminder of his foresight and contribution to the discourse on European integration.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is presented as an outdoor display and is accessible to the public. Information about specific ticketing is not provided, suggesting it is likely free to view as part of the museum's public programming.

Pierwsza Konstytucja dla Europy — w 190. rocznicę ogłoszenia. Warszawa, 1831–2021 | wystawa key exhibition facts

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 3, 2021 – May 30, 2021
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work and ideas of Wojciech Jastrzębowski, with texts by Alicja Wejner and graphic design by studio elipsy. Barbara Roszuk-Galus served as the project coordinator.
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