The exhibition of artistic nude photos of organ recipients with accompanying statements and expert explanations offers a special insight into the donation and transplantation of organs and tissues in Slovenia. The exhibition presents many inspiring stories of solidarity, medical excellence and treatment successes. It was created on the initiative of the association, but in cooperation between the patient association Slovensko društvo Transplant and Slovenija-transplant. The photographer Miran Juršič is the author of the exceptional artistic photos.
With great courage and positive energy, people with transplanted organs have revealed their scars, their bodies and their thoughts to overcome taboos, express gratitude and convey an important message: Become a donor and make life possible. The photos are complemented by panels with expert explanations that encourage people to talk about organ donation and dispel common misconceptions.
Breaking taboos about organ donation and transplantation
Who are the people who have needed a transplant? How do they live after organ transplant treatment? What do their bodies look like? What do the scars mean to them? How does organ donation work? How should I discuss my views with my family? How can I register as an organ donor?
The exhibition provides answers to the above questions. The aim of the exhibition is to talk openly about organ donation in everyday situations, to break unnecessary taboos and to encourage people to become organ donors. The exhibition, in which life and gratitude shine, changes the viewer’s view of life, of beginnings and endings.
From the first opening, the exhibition is a starting point for round tables, discussions and press conferences that deepen understanding of organ donation. As part of an international project, we have already presented it in Poland and to the Transplant Society at the ESOT Congress in Athens in September 2023. It is already recognised nationally and internationally as a good practice of innovative and successful communication model in the field of organ donation. It is also an exemplary model of excellent cooperation and complementarity between the official institution and patient associations.
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Here you can view the exhibition in pdf format.
Exhibition hosting
- 7 October – 4 November 2022: Lobby of the UMC Ljubljana (opening on European Donation Day)
- 10 November – 6 December 2022: Provincial and Study Library Murska Sobota
- 12 December 2022 – 9 February 2023: Lobby of the Surgical Clinic of the UMC Maribor
- 7 March – 20 May 2023: Eskulap Gallery, Sevnica Health Centre
- 17 June – 19 September 2023: Brežice General Hospital
- 13 October – 20 October 2023: National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana
- 16 November 2023 – 15 December 2023: Celje High School of Health and Cosmetology
- 15 January 2024 – 28 February 2024: General Hospital Celje
- 10 May 2024 – 12 June 2024: Auditorium Portorož
- 17 June 2024 – 30 August 2024: Izola General Hospital
- 7 October 2024 – 7 November: Galery Magistrat, Ptuj
If you would like to host the exhibition at your organisation’s premises, please contact us.
