The exhibition of photographs 312th and 311th Squadrons in Backlight by Ladislav Sitenský, presented at the Technical Museum in Brno from March 4 to June 30, 2026, presents a unique selection of war photographs by Ladislav Sitenský (1919–2009), an important Czech photographer and direct participant in the Czechoslovak foreign resistance during World War II. The uniqueness of this collection lies not only in the historical value of the photographs depicting members of the 312th Fighter Squadron and 311th RAF bomber squadrons, but also in their distinctive visual concept – Sitenský worked with backlighting, which elevates his photographs from mere documentation to powerful statements about tension, determination, uncertainty, and hope. The silhouettes of the figures, the contrast of light and shadow, and the suppression of detail allow the human dimension of war and the inner experiences of its participants to come to the fore through their artistic conception. The dramaturgy and concept of the exhibition were prepared by Sitenský's granddaughter, Adéla Kándlová, who connects the author's unique photographic perspective with the personal and historical context of his work.
The exhibition is being held thanks to the cooperation of Masaryk University, the Technical Museum in Brno, and the family of Ladislav Sitenský, represented by his granddaughter Adéla Kándlová.
March 4 – June 30 | Technical Museum in Brno, Purkyňova 105
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