Pride and Shame: life under communism in Edward Dwurnik’s works
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaA spectacular exhibition can be admired at the Museum of Modern Art in the capital of Poland, Warsaw entitl...
“What Are We Queuing Here For?” Music as lens and mirror in Communist Poland
Beata Bruggeman-Sekowska“We are not fascinated by the Polish People's Republic, nor are we trying to recreate it. We are telling th...
When in Warsaw, Don’t Miss the Spectacular Viewing Platform at Varso Tower: the Tallest Building in the European Union
Text and photos: Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIf you're visiting Warsaw, one attraction deserves a place at the very top of your itinera...
International Women’s Day: from socialist ideals to somber memories
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaEvery year, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide, often seen as a positive day for women’s rig...
Diana Abgar: The First Officially Appointed Female Diplomat in Modern History
By Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaAt a time when women around the world were still fighting for basic political rights, Diana Abgar emerge...
Estonia’s Struggle for Independence and Freedom
Photo taken at Patarei Memorial Museum for Victims of Communism ©Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaBy Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Estonia...
Lecture ‘The Liberal Struggle for Women’s Suffrage’
Lecture by Patrick van Schie, Vice President of the European Institute on Communist Oppression (EIOCO) and co-author of the book ‘The L...
Kosovo Celebrates 18 Years of Independence at the Historic Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague
photo: © Studio DijkgraafBy Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaOn February 17, 2026, the Embassy of Kosovo in The Hague hosted a concert ...
Joseph Kiselewski: Polish Roots, American Recognition
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaAt a very special place — the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten, the Netherlands — st...
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) on January 25 all around the world
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) is one of the largest non-governmental, non-profit charity ...