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The joint project "Heroes" was created on the initiative of five photographers: Sławek Kamiński, Aleksander Majdański, Mirosław Pieślak, Marta Rybicka and Maciej Stanik, who make up the Nanga Pictures collective. It is a tribute to all those who fought and are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

The protagonists of the photos are employees of five Polish hospitals. These are portraits of medical and non-medical personnel. Among the photographed people there are, among others: room attendants, nurses, cleaners, physiotherapists, doctors, X-ray technicians, and paramedics. Each of the people risked their health to help the sick. And we wanted to thank them in such a simple way for their help and commitment.

A mosaic was created out of all the portraits and hung as a billboard in the center of Warsaw.

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Wiktoria - Nurse

Wiktoria - Nurse

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I didn't do the project alone but with 4 other people. They are Sławek Kamiński, Marta Rybicka, Maciej Stanik and Mirosław Pieślak. We are a group of recognized and award-winning Polish photojournalists working for the largest Polish newspapers, photo agencies and internet portals. Each of us started differently, but our adventure with press photography has been going on for many years. We make Nanga Pictures Collective

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    Tomasz - Paramedic

    Tomasz - Paramedic

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    We wanted to make something that people would see. Something that will exist in public space. And not only on social media. After many conversations together, we came to the conclusion that "large format" can attract the attention of viewers. And I don't think there has ever been an exhibition of photos on such a medium. Currently, the billboard has been cut up and can be presented in the form of a stationary exhibition in galleries and museums.

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    Ewa - Electroradiologist

    Ewa - Electroradiologist

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    We wanted to show people who were and are fighting for their lives and health. That these are not only doctors and nurses, but also the entire medical staff, i.e. orderlies, cleaners, etc. We wanted to show that these are our neighbors whom we may not know but tomorrow they can be our saviors.

    The biggest challenge of working on this project was to reach hospitals in different parts of Poland (because these are hospitals from Żagań, Siedlce, Warsaw, Koscierzyna and Przasnysz) and get permission to photograph. At that time when this project took place, many of the hospitals still had a lot of patients. But we did it and we are very grateful to the management of these hospitals and the people in the photos who approached the idea very well.

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    Joanna - Psychiatric Nurse

    Joanna - Psychiatric Nurse

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    Arkadiusz - Covid-19 Coordinator

    Arkadiusz - Covid-19 Coordinator

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    As the Nanga Pictures collective, we are constantly working on new ideas. Each of us is or was involved in photographing the war in Ukraine. Whether it's through photos in Poland or in Ukraine, what will come of this, time will tell.

    I took pictures of Ukrainian women and children who have escaped from war to Poland. If you're interested, you can check the photographs here.

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    Izabela - Nurse Swab Collection Point

    Izabela - Nurse Swab Collection Point

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    Mykhailo - Paramedic

    Mykhailo - Paramedic

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    Jolanta - Cleaner

    Jolanta - Cleaner

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    Andrzej - Physiotherapist

    Andrzej - Physiotherapist

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    Arkadiusz - Hospital Transport

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another group of people hardly ever mentioned. Again, thank you. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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    Iryna - Cleaner

    Iryna - Cleaner

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    Fr. Arkadiusz - Hospital Chaplain

    Fr. Arkadiusz - Hospital Chaplain

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    Małgorzata - Nurse

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    Bożena - Radiologist Technician

    Bożena - Radiologist Technician

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    Patrycja - Cleaner

    Patrycja - Cleaner

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    Gunner_535
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for the amazing work your doing at a amazing risk!

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    Zygmunt - Service of Medical Gases and Technical Devices

    Zygmunt - Service of Medical Gases and Technical Devices

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    Monika - Medical Secretary

    Monika - Medical Secretary

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    Jacek - Soldier, Volunteer Smear Collection Point

    Jacek - Soldier, Volunteer Smear Collection Point

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    Piotr - Conservator, Department of Medical Equipment

    Piotr - Conservator, Department of Medical Equipment

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    Monika - Maintenance Worker

    Monika - Maintenance Worker

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