An exhibit with the title above, showcasing photography by former prisoners, opened in Budapest on March 31 at the initiative of Adj Hangot Association. The project started back in November 2005, offering eight newly-released prisoners opportunity to show what it is like to be free again. Photographers also participated in the three-month process.
At the exhibition's opening ceremony these former prisoners spoke about the positive effect the initiative had on their lives. Through the images they were given a chance to speak directly to society about their everyday lives. Every former prisoner emphasized that prisoners do return to society sooner or later, and what choices they are given makes all the difference.
In her opening speech Art Historian Kata Oltai stressed the importance of a documentary approach in photography, as well as that of capturing the perspectives of marginalized members of society. This exhibit focuses on the parallels of freedom and captivity, solitude and relationships, past and future.
After Budapest the exhibit will travel to Eger, Szeged, Kaposvár and Pécs.
