Rafał Milach – Polish photographer, visual artist, and lecturer, member of Magnum Photos agency. His work explores mechanisms of propaganda, control, and power in Central and Eastern European countries. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards, he is a co-founder of the collectives Sputnik Photos and the Archive of Public Protests. His works are part of major art collections around the world.

The Winners

Location: Interzone Gallery, Rome, Italy

Duration: May 13 – June 16, 2025

An exhibition of photographs by Rafał Milach showcasing the paradoxes of contemporary state propaganda in Belarus through portraits of the “winners” of local competitions. It offers a critical yet subtle look at the mechanisms of creating illusions of success and national pride in the context of an authoritarian state.

Vor / Spring 2025

Location: Sláturhúsið Art Center, Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Duration: May 3 – May 25, 2025

Opening the festival, the exhibition simply titled "Migration is life" poses questions about the place of the individual in a world of borders, economic pressures, and hopes for a better life. Among the participants is Rafał Milach / A.P.P., documenting protests against brutal migration policies in Poland.

More details available on the The Winners exhibition website and the Vor / Spring 2025 exhibition website!

24 May 2025

On May 20th, second-year students of Film, Television, and Photography Production had the opportunity to shoot two scenes: “The Dollhouse” and “Mafia.”

The event had a special character thanks to the presence of guests from Sony Poland, ATM System Sp. z o.o., and Black Photon, who shared their knowledge and experience. Camera and lens tests were conducted, topics related to optics and film equipment were discussed, and Black Photon provided professional color grading for the footage.

Students also worked on lighting setups with Piotr Michalski and had the chance to try operating a steadicam. Professional actors Rafał Stachowiak, Weronika Humaj, and Maja Pankiewicz were invited to perform in the scenes, bringing authenticity and energy to the projects.

23 May 2025

Since yesterday, the 22nd Neisse Film Festival has been underway, where as many as three of our productions will be shown on the big screen!

The following films have been selected for the short film competition:

Love Above | Directed by: Maciej Czuchryta | Cinematography: Julia Czarnocka | Production management: Aleksandra Murias, Amelia Zalewska

A summer day. At a modest wedding, a mysterious woman from the couple’s past appears. Her unexpected presence awakens desire in the newlyweds.

Take me to her | Directed by: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka

Basia pretends everything is fine in front of her husband. At entrance exams for drama school, she meets Alicja and the baby she's caring for. After a demanding performance and a tough confrontation with her husband, Basia impulsively decides to take Alicja’s child, unknowingly putting it in danger. The shock leads her to become ready for change and healing.

Ladylike | Directed by: Olga Hajnosz | Cinematography: Jakub Piórkowski | Production management: Olga Mrowiec

Alex is a sensitive boy with androgynous looks, which puts him at odds with stereotypical ideas of masculinity. The lack of acceptance from his tough classmates causes him to increasingly feel pressure to conform. The arrival of a new student – Tomek – brings him a companion who, as it soon turns out, harbors a secret of his own.

Congratulations to all the teams – we’re thrilled that your films have been noticed and appreciated at the festival!

A special round of applause goes to the creators of "Ladylike", which returned with a statuette from the 24th Independent Days|Filmfest!

The jury honored it as a film about identity, bullying, and exclusion – important, powerful, and real.

The 22nd Neisse Film Festival takes place from May 20 to 25, 2025, in cinemas across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Don’t miss it!

21 May 2025

This coming Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the Schoen Palace – Museum in Sosnowiec, we invite you to the opening of a photographic art installation by Prof. Ryszard Czernow (University of Silesia). 📸

The event will be accompanied by a lecture by Dr. Krzysztof Jurecki titled:

“The Significance of Ryszard Czernow’s Work in the Context of Photomontage Tradition.” 👏

We warmly invite students and all those interested in Ryszard Czernow’s creative work. The opening will launch a two-month exhibition of the installation titled 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒, which will be on display at the Museum until July 20, 2025.

Free admission! 🎟

MORE INFORMATION ON THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE

18 May 2025