On March 26, at the Museum of Free Belarus, the Polish institution Centrum Mieroszewskiego will host a presentation of the report “Unused Potential? A Map of Belarusian Culture in Poland.”
Participants in the discussion, including Yulia Khalevinskaya, Irena Katsialovich, Mara Tamkovich, Eva Viežnaviec, will reflect on how Belarusian culture influences Poland’s social and cultural space and how this potential can be used. They will also discuss how culture can support the processes of democratization in Belarus and how to build sustainable relationships between creative communities.
The discussion, which will be held in Polish, will be moderated by Justyna Prus.
After the discussion, attendees are invited to a performative reading “For This Is My Body” by BY Theatre (directed by Andrei Novik) and a curator-led tour of the exhibition “Entry Point. Women’s Cause” at the Museum of Free Belarus.
The study “Unused Potential? A Map of Belarusian Culture in Poland” systematizes Belarusian cultural projects in Poland.
The publication describes around 120 Belarusian organizations and initiatives and about 200 creators working in Poland after 2020. These are artists representing various fields — from literature and music to visual arts, theatre, and cinema.
The Belarusian cultural scene in Poland is developing between integration and attempts to preserve its own identity.
“After emigration, many creators found themselves in a situation where they had to simultaneously rebuild their lives and try to continue their artistic work. This requires time and support, but at the same time demonstrates the enormous potential of this community,” the authors of the report write.
Despite the difficulties, there are also significant achievements and striking examples of successful Polish-Belarusian cooperation. Belarusian creators receive awards, exhibit in major Polish institutions, and are increasingly asserting their presence in Poland’s cultural landscape.
The study can be downloaded here.
Admission to the event is free. It will take place on March 26 (Thursday) at 18:00 at the address: 11 Foksal Street, Warsaw.
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