W poszukiwaniu wolności: 1968–2018 – An Exhibition on European Student Protests for Freedom

This exhibition explores the pursuit of freedom through the lens of student protests in Poland, Slovenia, and Spain. It examines the shared and differing demands of young people across Eastern and Western Europe half a century ago, questioning the continued relevance of their 1968 slogans.

The exhibition "W poszukiwaniu wolności: 1968–2018" (In Search of Freedom: 1968–2018) delves into the motivations and struggles of student protestors from Poland, Slovenia, and Spain, seeking to understand their demands for freedom and the echoes of those ideals today. Divided into three parts, the exhibition focuses on the specific historical contexts of each country, presenting 10 photographs with commentary for each section. The Polish section highlights events like Ryszard Siwiec's self-immolation and student demonstrations for free speech, while the Slovenian part covers protests against social injustices and the occupation of Czechoslovakia within the Yugoslavian context. The Spanish section features women's protests and broader societal discontent during the Francoist era. Complementing the photographic displays are video recordings of protests from Warsaw, Ljubljana, and Madrid, alongside banners bearing slogans from rallies held in various European cities. An interactive element allows visitors to share their personal definitions of freedom. The exhibition places these national movements within a broader global context, referencing key international events of the 1968–1970 period, such as student unrest in France and Mexico, the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the moon landing. It also showcases winning entries and selected works from an Instagram contest focused on the theme of freedom, submitted from around the world. "W poszukiwaniu wolności: 1968–2018" is part of an international project involving Poland, Slovenia, and Spain, aimed at fostering intercultural dialogue and active social participation among students through lectures and discussions. The collected archival materials, published in a book, form a significant part of the exhibition, which has already been shown in Ljubljana and will travel to Barcelona after its Warsaw presentation.

The exhibition is part of the events at the History Meeting House. Visitors can view the exhibition from September 6 to 30. Specific ticketing information is not detailed on this page, but general opening hours for the venue are Tuesday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday-Sunday 12:00-20:00. Further details about the project can be found via provided links to partner institutions and the organizing body's website. The exhibition is a presentation by Dom Spotkań z Historią (History Meeting House). Admission details would typically be found via the organizer's main website or a dedicated ticketing link if applicable, but are not explicitly stated here for this specific exhibition beyond its presence at the venue during its operating hours.