Boska Polka
2022
Sacrifice for the family, pride of the nation: “Matka Polka” lives on throughout the centuries of Poland’s eventful history – nurtured by the Catholic cult of Mary, Communist convictions, and varying nationalisms. Until today, the archetype of the Polish mother and wife is expressed through poems and monuments, pop music and Instagram accounts. What traces does “Matka Polka” leave in the lives of Polish women? And which female realities are overshadowed by her ideal? A search between Germany and Poland.
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auf.grund
Boska Polka evolved from a Weekend Seminar led by Ina Schoenenburg at Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie and was shown in Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien from September 29th till October 3rd 2022 as part of the group exhibition auf.grund.