This poignant piece presents a desolate view of decayed modernist architecture, framed by the cold gray of a concrete window. Outside, the ruins of what was once a vision of modernity now stand as a stark symbol of failure and disillusionment. Inside the frame, faint graffiti etches raw expressions of a society that has drifted away from its values. The texts, far from random, convey a narrative of lost hope and human connection, highlighting the erosion of ideals that once underpinned modernist ambition.

Podgórski’s composition critiques the alienation fostered by urban planning and modern housing, pointing to the gulf between architectural visions and lived reality. The window’s vantage, looking out onto the ruins of modernism, becomes a metaphor for reflection on how society has diverged from its aspirations, emphasizing the fragility of human values amidst relentless progress. This work invites viewers to consider what has been lost and whether a reclamation of these values is still possible.

Malwina Łuczyńska