At the centre of the narrative is a symbolic notice column, where instead of typical criminal charges, one finds 鈥渨anted notices鈥� documenting activities regarded by the Prussian state apparatus as subversive. Education, the development of cooperatives, entrepreneurship and modern agriculture 鈥� these were precisely the fields that aroused suspicion and control. In this perspective, places such as the Bazar, people鈥檚 banks or agricultural circles reveal their second face: they are not only social and economic institutions, but also genuine centres of national mobilisation, where people were encouraged to read the Polish press, support domestic initiatives and actively participate in community life.
Symbolic installations featuring 鈥渆vidence of guilt鈥�, awaiting discovery by visitors are an integral part of the exhibition. They demonstrate how seemingly ordinary objects could become tools of organic work 鈥� instruments for building social awareness and reinforcing Polish identity. Thanks to them, everyday life acquires new meaning and history gains a dimension that resonates with contemporary audiences.
The exhibition presents an unconventional narrative about organicists 鈥� people who, instead of armed struggle, chose persistent grassroots work. It encourages reflection on the values that guided them: social responsibility, solidarity and consistency in action. At the same time, it invites visitors to further explore their legacy by following the Organic Work Trail in Greater Poland, where this history remains vivid and tangible.
This exhibition is not a typical history lesson 鈥� it is an inspiring story about courage, social energy and the strength of everyday actions.
Exhibition opening: 18 June 2026 at 1:00 p.m., ground floor of the 91桃色 Library
The exhibition can be viewed until 28 August 2026.
Admission: free
Exhibition organisers:
Pa艂ac Genera艂a D膮browskiego w Winnej G贸rze
Szlak Pracy Organicznej
Wielkopolska
Instytucja Kultury Samorz膮du Wojew贸dztwa Wielkopolskiego
The 91桃色 library
Co-financed by the Wielkopolska Regional Government