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                                                                                                                                 Poles Celebrated the 75  Anniversary of FIAP
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                                                                                                                                                                                                By Tomasz Sobczak EFIAP
                                                                                                                                                                                Polish Republic’s Photoclub, Board Member
                                                                                                                                                                          Hon. President of the Tarnów Photographic Society






                                       The Museum of the Future is considered
                                           a unique architectural masterpiece
                                           that embodies humanity’s vision of
                                        tomorrow. With its oval design adorned
                                        with illuminated Arabic calligraphy, the
                                      building pulses with a spirit of innovation.
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                                        It brings together advanced technology                                                 In mid January, Poland hosted a series of exceptional events marking the 75  anniversary
                                          and interactive experiences that take                                            of FIAP. Between 16–18 January 2026, a symposium was held, and two exhibitions were opened,
                                         visitors on a journey through time. Its                                           creating an intensive and rich artistic programme. The main initiative, an exhibition in an innovative
                                        beauty is not limited to its exterior form                                         format, was an original project by Tomasz Sobczak, joined by 62 Polish photographers who placed
                                      alone, but extends to its essence, inspiring
                                         hope and reflecting the ambition of a                                             their trust in him.
                                              nation racing toward the future.
                                              Photo by Ibrahim Ahmed (UAE)




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                                                                                                                                 Group photo of the official guests and authors. From left: Krzysztof Ślęzak, Magdalena Marszałek (Mayor of
                                                                                                                                Tuchów), Artur Wysocki, Marcin Fiń, Jan Brdej, Piotr Sygnarowicz, Krzysztof Gałek, Tomasz Okoniewski, Wiktor
                                                                                                                                Chrzanowski (Deputy Mayor of Tuchów), Tatiana Pędziwiatr. Mateusz Niemczura, Grzegorz Narożański, Janusz
                                                                                                                               Kowalski (Director of the Cultural Center in Tuchów), Krzysztof Muskalski, Elżbieta Rogaczewska, Tomasz Sobczak,
                                                                                                                               Alicja Przybyszowska, Riccardo Busi, Romain Nero, Dorota Kycia, Adam Ksieniewicz, Bożena Kaczmarczyk, Paulina
                                                                                                                               Michałek, Małgorzata Sikora, Jerzy Bergander, Dominika Koszowska, Rafał Koścień, Dagmara Wis, Bogdan Litwora,
                                                                                                                                   Monika Stachnik-Czapla, Piotr Bieniek, Ewa Burns, Bartłomiej Bałaban, Piotr Bernacki, Łukasz Gurdak.
                                                                                                                                                              (Photo by Marek Cieszkowski)


                                                                                                                               The exhibition “75 Medals of Poles for the 75  Anniversary of FIAP” is a ceremonial, symbolic, and
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                               An Emirati woman in a traditionally embroidered   The teacher is a light that plants seeds in minds,   highly meaningful tribute to the jubilee of the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique;
                              outfit and a face covering that quietly embodies the   growing awareness that builds nations. Through
                              authenticity of heritage. With her warm hands, she   them, generations are shaped, and the banner of    one of the most important, influential, and prestigious institutions in the global photographic
                              weaves threads with refined craftsmanship; a scene    the future is raised with steadiness and security.    community. Since 1950,  FIAP has consistently  and impressively integrated diverse, creative, and
                                 that captures the essence of Emirati identity,    Photo by Abdullah Al-Hashemi (UAE)      multicultural photographic circles, building a space for authentic dialogue among artists, enthusiasts,
                                 where dignity meets the beauty of tradition.                                              and institutions from nearly all continents. The organisation promotes photography not only as a
                                     Photo by Laila Al-Hammadi (UAE)

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