I am the “Velvet“ Bratislavan, too

November 1989 opened the path to democracy and the free exercise of human rights. The exhibition explores the events in Bratislava following November 1989. Both the photograph of students and the personal account of a woman who joined the march and crossed the guarded border give us a glimpse into the moments when we regained our freedom.

A contemporary banner found on Námestie slobody (Freedom Square) in Bratislava serves as a reminder that the promise of freedom and equality has not been fulfilled for everyone. The exhibition connects the legacy of November 1989 with issues surrounding freedom of movement, freedom of expression and the media, while examining the gap between the formal recognition of rights and their enforcement in everyday life. It raises the question of what we are doing today to ensure that freedom and equality apply to everyone.