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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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