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Performance: Ewa Poniatowska

Performance: Ewa Poniatowska

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Ewa Poniatowska will present a performance titled 'We were too poor to spend our vacation in the country', which explores the hidden infrastructures and informal economies of communist Poland from the 1970s to the 1990s. The performance is based on her research into black markets and underground commerce, and will feature a musical score by Poniatowska, performed alongside Kazumi Nishimura. This event coincides with Monika Sosnowska’s exhibition 'Weight of Matter'.

A performance exploring the hidden infrastructures and informal economies of communist Poland

We were too poor to spend our vacation in the country, is a new performance by Ewa Poniatowska exploring borders, smuggling and Polish commercial tourism in the 1970s-1990s. The work stems from her research into black markets and the history of underground commerce in communist countries. Featuring a musical score by Ewa, and performed with Kazumi Nishimura.

This performance accompanyies Monika Sosnowska’s current exhibition Weight of Matter. (https://www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/monika-sosnowska-weight-of-matter/)

Please note that this event will begin in the Main Gallery and continue in the Clore. The event is not seated, and some areas have uneven flooring, which may affect wheelchair access. The room will be dark, with flashing lights and loud sound at times. If you have any access requirements please contact leila@southlondongallery.org

Please note the South London Gallery's Terms & Conditions before purchasing a ticket. (https://www.southlondongallery.org/terms-conditions/)

All tickets purchased through the South London Gallery’s website and/or the South London Gallery’s Eventbrite account are non-refundable. We therefore ask you to please double-check your availability before purchasing any tickets. In the case of an event being cancelled we are able to offer a refund.

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Performance: Ewa Poniatowska takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 19:00.

Performance: Ewa Poniatowska is held at South London Gallery in London (65 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH).

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