“The Eyes of War” is a collective exhibition bringing together photographs by Polish photojournalists who have documented Russia’s war against Ukraine and its consequences for the country and its people. The exhibition features works by Agata Grzybowska, Jędrzej Nowicki, Tomasz Lazar, Marek M. Berezowski, Maciej Stanik, Maciek Nabrdalik and Wojciech Grzędziński.
Their photographs bear witness to a war that has profoundly affected Ukrainian society, while documenting events for audiences around the world. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, photojournalists and reporters have continued to work on the ground, recording both the course of the war and its human consequences.
After being presented in several countries, “The Eyes of War” is now coming to Brussels. A dozen photographs will be exhibited at the Press Club Brussels Europe and the European Parliament. The Brussels presentation of “The Eyes of War” goes beyond the exhibition itself. At a time when Russia’s war against Ukraine is accompanied by an intense information war, the programme will address the growing challenge of disinformation – particularly Russian disinformation – and the crucial role of independent journalism in documenting the conflict, countering false narratives and safeguarding access to reliable information.
These questions will be at the heart of the panel discussion “Truth Under Fire: War Journalism & Disinformation”, bringing together international journalists and photojournalists with experience of covering war zones. It will be followed by the spotlight session “The Gdańsk Experience: Disinformation, Refugee Support and the Ukraine Recovery Conference”, with Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk Monika Chabior. The evening will conclude with a guided tour of “The Eyes of War” led by the exhibition’s curator, Ewa Meissner.
The programme will continue on 2 September at the European Parliament in Brussels with two panel discussions on Russian disinformation, media responsibility and the role of independent journalism and European institutions (invitation only).
The Polish Institute in Brussels, Press Club Polska and Press Club Brussels Europe invite you to the debate and exhibition opening on 1 September 2026 at the Press Club Brussels Europe.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Press Club Brussels Europe (Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels)
16:00 | Welcome Coffee
16:30 | Panel Discussion: Truth Under Fire: War Journalism & Disinformation
Panelists:
- Arnaud De Decker (Photojournalist and international reporter)
- Agata Grzybowska (Documentary Photographer)
- Magdalena Rigamonti (Journalist, Onet / Press Club Polska)
- Ernest Sagaga (Journalist, Secretary-General, ACP Press Clubs Federation / Former Head of Human Rights & Safety, IFJ)
- Jarosław Włodarczyk (Journalist, Press Club Polska / Secretary General of the International Association of Press Clubs)
- Moderator: Alex Cadier (Journalist, television correspondent)
18:00 | Spotlight Session: The Gdańsk Experience: Disinformation, Refugee Support and the Ukraine Recovery Conference
- Speaker: Monika Chabior (Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk)
- Moderator: Jarosław Włodarczyk
18:30 | “The Eyes of War” Exhibition Opening
- Curated tour led by Ewa Meissner (Exhibit Curator)
Refreshments
Registration is mandatory
Exhibition “The Eyes of War” by Press Club Polska in Press Club Brussels Europe
Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels
1–15 September 2026
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at European Parliament (Spinelli A3F383)
11:00 Panel 1: Russian Disinformation in Europe – Geopolitical Threats & Institutional Resilience
Welcome and opening remarks
- MEP Michał Szczerba
- Jarosław Włodarczyk (Journalist, Press Club Polska / Secretary General of the International Association of Press Clubs)
Panelists:
- Dr Łukasz Adamski (Historian, Eastern Europe Expert, Director of the Juliusz Mieroszewski Centre)
- Monika Chabior (Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk)
- Michał Fedorowicz (European disinformation analyst, Res Futura)
- MEP Michał Szczerba
- Moderator: Alex Cadier (Journalist, television correspondent)
11:50 | Panel 2: Combating Russian Disinformation in Europe – Media Responsibility, the Role of Independent Journalism and European Institutions
Panelists:
- Piotr Piłat (Head of CEE Channels, TVP World Services)
- Robin Ramaekers (War correspondent, VTMNieuws and HLN)
- Magdalena Rigamonti (Journalist, Onet / Press Club Polska Board Member)Ihor Usatenko (Head of Ukrainian Section, Polish Press Agency)
- Jarosław Włodarczyk (Journalist, Press Club Polska / Secretary General of the International Association of Press Clubs)
- Moderator: Alex Cadier (Journalist, television correspondent)
12:30 | “The Eyes of War” Exhibition Opening
Location: 3rd Floor
- Curated tour led by Ewa Meissner (Exhibit Curator) and Agata Grzybowska (photojournalist)
