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Discover Post-War Warsaw 1945–48 Through Historic Photojournalism from the Polish Press Agency

This special exhibition, part of DSH's anniversary series, chronicles the city's reconstruction and its inhabitants.

Delve into 'Przeboje 20-lecia', a special series celebrating DSH's 20th anniversary. This event showcases a significant collection of photojournalism from the Polish Press Agency, capturing Warsaw between 1945 and 1948. Explore visual testimonies of the city's post-war rebuilding and the lives of its citizens. Renowned curators and historians will offer guided insights into these compelling historical images.

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Exhibition summary

This event, part of the 'Przeboje 20-lecia' series, presents a collection of photojournalistic works from the Polish Press Agency focusing on Warsaw between 1945 and 1948. Curators will guide visitors through these visual testimonies of the city's post-war reconstruction and its inhabitants.

Curatorial context

As part of the 'Przeboje 20-lecia. Historie na jubileusz DSH' series celebrating the institution's 20th anniversary, this event delves into the significant photojournalistic collection of the Polish Press Agency, specifically focusing on Warsaw from 1945 to 1948. The exhibition revisits visual evidence that has helped shape DSH's programming over two decades, highlighting unique perspectives of Warsaw, its citizens, and the city's reconstruction after wartime devastation. Curators and renowned Warsaw historians will lead guided tours, offering insights into these historical glimpses. The event is presented in conjunction with a retrospective of works by Elliot Erwitt, also organized as a special birthday tribute to the public. The featured photographs document a country and its capital emerging from the ruins, captured by skilled photojournalists of the era.

Warszawa 1945–48. Ze zbiorów fotoreporterskich Polskiej Agencji Prasowej key exhibition facts

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Anna Brzezińska and Katarzyna Madoń-Mitzner, with photographic contributions from the Polish Press Agency (PAP) archives. Anna Brzezińska is a photographer, photo editor, and exhibition curator with extensive experience in photojournalism and editorial roles. Katarzyna Madoń-Mitzner is an editor, documentarian, and exhibition curator, co-founder of Ośrodek KARTA and DSH, with a focus on oral history and documentary projects.
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