This exhibition presents a photo essay of Warsaw between 1918 and 1939, coinciding with Poland's centenary of regained independence. It offers a visual narrative of the city's streets, hidden corners, modernization, and social issues during the Second Polish Republic.
Organized by the History Meeting House as part of the centenary celebrations of Poland's regained independence, 'Regained. A photo essay from Warsaw 1918-1939' delves into the city's visual history. The exhibition showcases a collection of pre-war press photography, highlighting street life, urban development, and social realities in Warsaw during the Second Polish Republic. It features photographs from the National Digital Archives, taken by artists such as Henryk Poddębski, Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyński, Leon Jarumski, and Jan Binek. The exhibition also includes a selection of art photography from the period, offering a distinct perspective on the city through works by Jan Bułhak, Zofia Chomętowska, and Roman Vishniac, among others. Complementing the indoor displays, an outdoor exposition is also available. The narrative is organized with a timeline prepared by Jerzy Majewski and illustrated with press photographs.