""Opening in New York allows us the opportunity to present Eastern European history in ways that are engaging, accessible and relevant to U.S. audiences," said CEO Piotr Franaszek."
"The exhibition draws on work from Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania and beyond, using contemporary art to explore how identity is shaped under pressure."
"Expect work that grapples directly with political upheaval, generational trauma and the long tail of 20th-century regimes, but filtered through a distinctly modern lens."
"The institute's mission centers on research, education and public programming tied to the region's past, bringing that work stateside with plans for exhibitions and academic initiatives."
The Pilecki Institute has opened its New York headquarters, serving as a research center and arts hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Its inaugural exhibition, "Modern Freedom," features artists from various countries, exploring themes of memory, tremor, and freedom through diverse mediums. The institute is named after Witold Pilecki, a Polish resistance fighter, and aims to connect U.S. audiences with Eastern European history, emphasizing the relevance of this region's past in today's context of political challenges.
Read at Time Out New York
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