Representations of Conflict

In the 21st century conflict is a dominant theme in the popular media and due to globalization is represented and discussed via a wide range of media. The three media explored in this gallery are visual, audio, video and dance. The main theme being the political, military and civilian perspectives on conflict.

Group of insurgents, 1944-08, From the collection of: Warsaw Rising Museum

End of terror, Autor nieznany, PSW, 1944-08, From the collection of: Warsaw Rising Museum

Krystyna Janda in „Przesłuchanie” (“Interrogation”) directed by Ryszard Bugajski. The film was made in 1982 but its official premiere screening took place in 1989., 1982, Original Source: EAST NEWS

Poznanians bearing the banner. Inscription reads: We demand bread., 1956-06-28/1956-06-30, Original Source: Łaski Collection/EAST NEWS

"The Big Three" at the Yalta Conference, US government photographer, 1945-02-04/1945-02-11, Original Source: US Department of Defense

Credits: All media

This user gallery has been created by an independent third party and may not always represent the views of the institutions, listed below, who have supplied the content.

Polish History Museum

Warsaw Rising Museum