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Regained: A Photo Essay from Warsaw 1918-1939 – Exploring Urban Life and Polish Independence History

This History Meeting House exhibition presents a compelling visual narrative of Warsaw's interwar development and societal changes.

Delve into 'Regained. A photo essay from Warsaw 1919-1939', an exhibition exploring Poland's interwar period. Witness the city's streets, modernization, and social issues through a rich collection of press and art photography. Organized by the History Meeting House, this display marks a significant centenary of national independence.

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Exhibition summary

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.

Curatorial context

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.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is organized by the History Meeting House. Specific ticketing information is not detailed on this page, but visitor access is implied within the museum's general opening hours.

Regained. A photo essay from Warsaw 1918-1939 key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Regained. A photo essay from Warsaw 1918-1939 at History Meeting House in Warsaw

Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 10, 2018 – Feb 24, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Anna Brzezińska and Katarzyna Madoń-Mitzner, the exhibition features photography from artists including Henryk Poddębski, Narcyz Witczak-Witaczyński, Leon Jarumski, Jan Binek, Jan Bułhak, Zofia Chomętowska, Czesław Olszewski, Anatol Węcławski, Roman Vishniac, and Alter Kacyzne.
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