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The 80s Look at Us: Exploring Women's Movements in Poland at History Meeting House

Uncover the socio-cultural landscape of 1980s Poland, focusing on pivotal women's movements and activism.

The exhibition 'The 80s Look at Us' at the History Meeting House provides a compelling look into women's movements in Poland from 1980 to 2004. It inaugurates the Heroines Festival 2026, offering visitors a detailed examination of this transformative period. Discover how women's activism shaped the cultural and social landscape during the 1980s and beyond, presented in collaboration with the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, "The 80s Look at Us," is part of the "We Change the World – Women's Movements in Poland 1980–2004" project and inaugurates the "Heroines Festival 2026." It explores themes related to the 1980s and women's movements in Poland, presented by the History Meeting House in collaboration with the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Lata 80. Patrzą na nas" (The 80s Look at Us) is a significant component of the "Zmieniamy świat – ruchy kobiece w Polsce 1980–2004" (We Change the World – Women's Movements in Poland 1980–2004) project. This initiative, led by the Women's Archive at the Institute of Literary Research, aims to shed light on the evolution of women's movements in Poland over a crucial period. The exhibition also serves as the inauguration of the "Bohaterek Festiwal 2026" (Heroines Festival 2026) organized by the History Meeting House (DSH). Curated by Łucja Iwanczewska, Monika Rudaś-Grodzka, and Katarzyna Stańczak-Wiślicz, the exhibition promises a deep dive into the socio-cultural landscape of the 1980s through the lens of women's experiences and activism.

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History Meeting House
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Exhibition schedule
Oct 8, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
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Curated by Łucja Iwanczewska, Monika Rudaś-Grodzka, and Katarzyna Stańczak-Wiślicz.
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