9 January 2026
Exhibition on Jewish life in postwar Poland until 26 February 2026 at the Dubnow Institute in Leipzig
Exhibition available for loan after the end of the exhibition period
On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the exhibition »The Determining Gaze: Images of Jewish Life in Postwar Poland« will come to an end. Using 145 historical photographs, it shows the ambivalence of Jewish life in Poland immediately after the Holocaust: between self-determination and violence, mourning and new beginnings, reconstruction and emigration. The exhibition also explores the origins, gaps, impact, and legacy of photographs. Until the end of February, the exhibition can still be viewed as part of public and booked tours.
Interested institutions can borrow the 145 framed photographs free of charge for exhibitions at other locations. In addition, texts and exhibition brochures in German and English can be provided.
The exhibition was created in collaboration with the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw, which preserves one of the most important collections on Polish-Jewish history. A unique collection of images, particularly from photo albums, provides insight into the contradictory experiences of the early post-war years.
Contact for information on borrowing the exhibition
Dr. Julia Roos
0040 341 21 735 753
roos(at)dubnow.de
Portfolio with details on the number of frames, size, hanging
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