Project: “Creative Presentation of the Museum of Free Belarus for the Art Community and Residents of Warsaw”

_{*The project was co-financed by the Warsaw City Hall and implemented with the financial support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Warsaw and the charitable foundation “Trzy Trąby.”}

In July, Warsaw hosted the Creative Presentation of the Museum of Free Belarus — a notable cultural event dedicated to the museum’s third anniversary. The event brought together Belarusian and Polish artists, opening a new space for artistic dialogue and collaboration.

As part of the project, an exhibition of the museum’s new exhibits was held, including pieces donated by Polish partners, as well as a concert featuring Belarusian and Polish performers, which became a symbol of unity and mutual respect between the cultures.

The project was a natural continuation of initiatives launched in 2024 under the research project “The Museum of Free Belarus in the Cultural Palette of Poland’s Capital.” It contributed to further integration of the Belarusian cultural community into Warsaw’s life and expanded opportunities for collaboration with Polish cultural institutions.

Exhibition Fragmenty

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The exhibition presented fragments from the Museum of Free Belarus’s collection, sourced from different corners of the world — Minsk, Warsaw, Bakhmut, and other cities.

On display were a coat, a flag, a bullet, a broken phone, a letter with a drawing — objects carrying deep symbolic meaning. These were not just items, but witnesses to Belarusian reality, part of our collective memory and shared history.

Each artifact bore the personal mark of an individual’s life — not a hero from a monument, but a living person who lived, feared, loved, took to the streets, went to prison, left home, or drew in their cell.

The stories of Belarusians resonated as both acknowledgment and a reminder of how challenging, yet dignified, the path to freedom can be. The exhibition created a space for reflection, memory, and empathy — about us and for us.

‍Concert of Contemporary Belarusian Music

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On July 18 in Warsaw, a concert showcased contemporary Belarusian music in its diverse and vibrant sound.

During the performance, Zui captivated the audience by blending indie-pop and electronic music with strong emotional expressiveness, while the band Kriwi created a unique atmosphere, combining authentic folk instruments with modern electronic rhythms and visual effects.

The audience experienced Belarusian music in all its forms — from folk experiments to indie rhythms. Uladzimir Puhach performed an acoustic set — sincere, emotional, and infused with the rhythm of the present day.

The concert became a striking finale to the Creative Presentation of the Museum of Free Belarus, bringing together people for whom Belarusian music represents a voice of freedom and self-expression.

The Free Belarus Museum project concluded with the following achievements:

• Organized an exhibition of new artifacts (over 30 items), visited by more than 50 people on opening day.
• Held a Belarusian-Polish concert in the museum courtyard with over 150 attendees.
• Published over 20 pieces about the project on the museum’s and partners’ social media, as well as in the press.

The social significance of the project lies in enriching Warsaw’s multicultural landscape and helping residents and visitors discover broader opportunities for interaction with Belarusians. The project highlighted cultural diversity and tolerance in the local cultural environment, promoted knowledge of different cultures and dialogue between communities, and increased awareness of the cultural potential of the Free Belarus Museum. This led to a growth in local attendance at the museum’s events and tours.

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The creative presentation was not only a celebration of art and freedom but also an important step in promoting contemporary Belarusian culture beyond the country’s borders.

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Media coverage of the project:

“Fragmenty” — an exhibition marking the third anniversary of the Museum of Free Belarus.

The Museum of Free Belarus celebrates its third anniversary and invites you to the Fragmenty exhibition and a concert of contemporary Belarusian music.

The Free Belarus Museum in Warsaw celebrates three years since its founding.